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Elijah Clark

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/21/2025

Location : Interstate 40 near mile marker 350

City : Roane County

County : Roane

State : Tennessee

Agency : Tennessee Highway Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 21, 2025, the Tennessee Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at high speed on Interstate 40 near mile marker 350. The driver did not stop. Officers escalated a pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed. The male driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wate.com/news/top-stories/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-crash-on-i-40-in-roane-county/

Bruce Garcia

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/21/2025

Location : Mutter and Somerset Streets

City : Philadelphia

County : Philadelphia

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Philadelphia Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pedestrian stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 21, 2025, around 6:30 p.m., Philadelphia police stopped a man on foot near Mutter and Somerset Streets in the Fairhill neighborhood. During the encounter, a struggle occurred. Police say the man pulled a handgun from his bag, and it discharged. Two officers then opened fire, striking the man in the torso. He was transported to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead at 6:55 p.m. Body camera footage is under review.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-officer-involved-shooting-armed-suspect/

Degeorge Darby

Age :20

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/21/2025

Location : 7600 block of Hunt Club Road

City : Columbia

County : Richland

State : South Carolina

Agency : Richland County Sheriff's Department

Officer(s) : Richard Jeffcoat

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during foot pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 21, 2025, around 12:15 a.m., Richland County deputies responded to reports of two individuals breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex on Hunt Club Road. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 20-year-old Degeorge Darby and another man. Both fled on foot. During the pursuit, Darby fired two shots at Deputy Richard Jeffcoat and his K-9 partner, Kiro, striking Kiro in the ear. Deputy Jeffcoat returned fire, hitting Darby multiple times. Darby was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. K-9 Kiro received medical treatment and is expected to recover. The firearm used by Darby was reported stolen earlier in May.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wistv.com/2025/05/21/sheriff-suspect-killed-k-9-hurt-shooting-involving-richland-county-deputy/
https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/hunt-club-road-shooting-wednesday-morning/101-e090800f-c4ed-412f-917b-08b953ec8110
https://www.wach.com/news/local/sheriff-lott-to-hold-press-conference-on-overnight-officer-involved-shooting-leon-lott-richland-county-sheriffs-department-k-9-deputies-hunt-club-road

Andrew Leon Scott Jr.

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/20/2025

Location : 3400 block of Creekwood Lane

City : Fort Worth

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Fort Worth Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/20/2025, Fort Worth Police responded around 5:30 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 3400 block of Creekwood Lane. Upon arrival, a male individual ran from officers on foot. During the pursuit, the man shot himself. No officers discharged their weapons. He died at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article306867616.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/fort-worth-police-foot-pursuit-020801389.html
https://www.facebook.com/startelegram/posts/officers-initially-responded-to-a-report-of-shots-fired-at-around-530-pm-in-the-/1119441716886770/

Israel David Price

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/20/2025

Location : Northeast Sacramento

City : Sacramento

County : Sacramento

State : California

Agency : Sacramento Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/20/2025, Sacramento police responded to a report of a man making threats with a firearm in a residential area of northeast Sacramento. The man locked himself inside a home, resulting in a prolonged standoff. After hours of attempted negotiation, he exited the home holding a firearm. Officers opened fire and killed him at the scene. His identity has not been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article306808951.html
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-police-shooting-standoff-northeast/40723456
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-police-standoff-shooting/103-6caca51e-918d-4876-9ee0-da8563b23b75
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCcwHvAayfs

Brandon T. McQuillen

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/20/2025

Location : Louisville Metro Department of Corrections

City : Louisville

County : Jefferson

State : Kentucky

Agency : Louisville Metro Department of Corrections

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

At approximately 10:39 a.m. on May 20, 2025, corrections officers were sent to an emergency in a housing unit at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. Officers found 43-year-old Brandon T. McQuillen unresponsive. Despite resuscitation efforts by jail staff and emergency responders, McQuillen was pronounced dead at 11:11 a.m. He had been in custody since March. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office determined the cause of death to be suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-05-20/man-dies-at-downtown-louisville-jail-3rd-in-custody-death-this-year
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/kentucky/man-dies-custody-louisville-jail-lmdc-inmate-death-kentucky/417-2a7bb533-fcd7-4fd7-b088-8e3bb3ea328a

Timothy Beckmann

Age :64

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/19/2025

Location : Jackson County Detention Center

City : Kansas City

County : Jackson

State : Missouri

Agency : Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 19, 2025, around 4:50 p.m., 64-year-old Timothy Beckmann was found unresponsive in his cell at Jackson County Detention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. He was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead. Beckmann had been incarcerated since September 2024, awaiting transfer for court-ordered mental health treatment after being found incompetent to stand trial. He was charged with burglary and property damage but never transferred due to a months-long waitlist for a state psychiatric hospital. He reportedly deteriorated in jail, showing signs of physical and mental decline, including self-harm. He was 109th on the waitlist at the time of his death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://missouriindependent.com/2025/05/23/man-dies-in-kc-jail-after-waiting-months-for-court-ordered-mental-health-treatment/
https://www.kctv5.com/2025/05/20/inmate-death-under-investigation-jackson-county-detention-center/
https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/man-dies-in-jackson-county-detention-center-after-waiting-months-for-court-ordered-treatment
https://www.fox4kc.com/news/missouri-news/jackson-county-detention-center-inmate-death-investigation/
https://www.facebook.com/darryl.forte.3/posts/1085407793401702

Phylis McCrimmon

Age :31

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 05/19/2025

Location : Moore County Detention Center

City : Carthage

County : Moore

State : North Carolina

Agency : Moore County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 19, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., detention staff at the Moore County Detention Center found 31-year-old Phylis McCrimmon unresponsive in her cell. Staff immediately initiated emergency protocols and administered aid until emergency medical services arrived. McCrimmon was transported to FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. She had been incarcerated following an April 2025 police chase near Carthage that reached speeds up to 90 miles per hour. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into her death, as is standard protocol in such cases. The Moore County Sheriff’s Office has expressed condolences to McCrimmon’s family and loved ones.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.moorecountynews.com/inmate-dies-after-medical-emergency-at-moore-county-detention-center/
https://sandhillssentinel.com/inmate-passes-away-in-custody-at-moore-county-detention-center/

Jerry D. Smith

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/19/2025

Location : Northeast Columbus

City : Columbus

County : Franklin

State : Ohio

Agency : Columbus Division of Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during barricade incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/19/2025, Columbus police responded to a barricade situation in northeast Columbus. Officers were reportedly shot at during the incident. The standoff ended when police opened fire and killed the man. No officers were injured. His identity has not been released.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wdtn.com/news/ohio/man-shot-and-killed-after-standoff-with-ohio-police-during-barricade-incident/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/columbus-police-shot-during-barricade-031935880.html
https://www.facebook.com/wdtn2/posts/one-person-is-dead-after-police-officers-were-reportedly-shot-at-during-a-barric/1127296859430509/
https://www.facebook.com/NBC4Columbus/photos/breaking-news-one-person-is-dead-after-police-officers-were-reportedly-shot-at-d/1143491504491767/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCcwHvAayfs

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/18/2025

Location : Bellefontaine Road and Shepley Drive

City : Bellefontaine Neighbors

County : St. Louis

State : Missouri

Agency : Riverview Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 18, 2025, a Riverview Police officer pursued a stolen vehicle on Bellefontaine Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri. The stolen car—carrying three juveniles and one adult—entered oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a pickup truck. Two male occupants of the fleeing vehicle were killed, and two others were hospitalized. A woman in the struck vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave pending investigation.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES
2 dead, 3 injured

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/18/2-dead-north-county-crash/
https://www.kmov.com/2025/05/18/2-dead-3-injured-north-county-crash-involving-stolen-car
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/moline-acres-officer-involved-pursuit-ends-deadly-crash/63-30f1973e-dc3c-4fd6-99d7-e3e6a803a7c2
https://www.fox2now.com/news/missouri/2-dead-3-injured-in-north-county-crash-after-police-pursuit/
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-in-north-st-louis-county/article_f045eb3a-56f6-11ee-a6a3-ff7d8a3f2dfc.html

Case Taylor Chrouser

Age :38

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/18/2025

Location : 1600 block of Smoketree Avenue

City : Lake Havasu City

County : Mohave

State : Arizona

Agency : Mohave County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : 3 unnamed SWAT deputies

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by SWAT during armed standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 18, 2025, Case Taylor Chrouser, 38, was fatally shot by Mohave County Sheriff's Office SWAT deputies during a standoff in Lake Havasu City when police were attempting to arrest Chrouser on multiple charges. After deploying gas, SWAT officers entered the residence and found Chrouser barricaded in a bathroom. Using a camera, they observed him pointing a firearm at the door. When Chrouser opened the door and began firing at the officers, three deputies opened fire, striking him. Chrouser died in his home. The Kingman Police Department is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.azfamily.com/2025/05/19/suspect-dies-after-standoff-leads-officer-involved-shooting-lake-havasu-city/
https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/suspect-shot-killed-by-mohave-county-sheriffs-deputies-swat-team-lake-havasu-city/75-369777b2-51aa-488b-9325-d78e0863fa21
https://www.thebee.news/officer-involved-shooting-in-lake-havasu-city-leads-to-suspects-death/

Glenn Pettie Jr.

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/18/2025

Location : 8200 block of North Boundary Road

City : Dundalk

County : Baltimore

State : Maryland

Agency : Baltimore County Police Department

Officer(s) : Michael Brady

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/18/2025, Baltimore County Police responded to a 911 call reporting a mental health crisis at a residence in the 8200 block of North Boundary Road in Dundalk. Upon arrival, Officer Michael Brady proceeded to the alley behind the residence, where he encountered 43-year-old Glenn Pettie Jr. Officer Brady engaged him in a shootout under at this time undisclosed circumstances, fatally shooting Pettie. The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-county-officer-mental-health-dundalk-maryland-shooting/
https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/press/2025/051925b.pdf
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/shooting-dundalk-large-police-presence
https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/police/news/dundalk-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation

Carl Douglas Kachel

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/18/2025

Location : Cleveland County Detention Center

City : Norman

County : Cleveland

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Cleveland County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/18/2025, Carl Douglas Kachel, 53, experienced a medical emergency during a routine diabetic check at the Cleveland County Detention Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Detention and medical staff attempted life-saving measures before transporting him to Norman Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the incident. The official cause of death will be determined by the State Medical Examiner.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.news9.com/story/682af65bf4ff6e374afa6382/cleveland-co-inmate-dies-during-routine-medical-check-jail-says
https://www.koco.com/article/cleveland-county-detention-center-inmate-dies-carl-kachel/64804150
https://okcfox.com/news/local/inmate-at-cleveland-county-detention-center-dies-after-experiencing-medical-emergency-cleveland-county-sheriffs-office-diabetic-check-on-site-med

Devan Michael Wehde

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/18/2025

Location : Intersection of Ameristar Boulevard and South 5th Street

City : St. Charles

County : St. Charles

State : Missouri

Agency : St. Charles Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after vehicular crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 18, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m., a 21-year-old male from Fenton, Missouri, was fatally shot by a St. Charles police officer following a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Ameristar Boulevard and South 5th Street. According to police, the man exited his vehicle after the crash with a handgun. Police opened fire, striking the man. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The incident is under investigation by the St. Charles Police Department and the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/man-fatally-shot-by-st-charles-police-after-traffic-crash-ameristar-boulevard-south-5th-street/63-e15170df-3874-4bf0-8a96-8d8b7efef7ee
https://www.ksdk.com/video/news/crime/man-fatally-shot-by-st-charles-police-after-traffic-crash/63-367083a3-d6db-4a39-b6bd-d123d0682103

Dimenae Lashell

Age :20

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 05/18/2025

Location : Bellefontaine Road and Shepley Drive

City : Bellefontaine Neighbors

County : St. Louis

State : Missouri

Agency : Riverview Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 18, 2025, a Riverview Police officer pursued a stolen vehicle on Bellefontaine Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri. The stolen car—carrying three juveniles and one adult—entered oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a pickup truck. Two male occupants of the fleeing vehicle were killed, and two others were hospitalized. A woman in the struck vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave pending investigation.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES
2 dead, 3 injured

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/18/2-dead-north-county-crash/
https://www.kmov.com/2025/05/18/2-dead-3-injured-north-county-crash-involving-stolen-car
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/moline-acres-officer-involved-pursuit-ends-deadly-crash/63-30f1973e-dc3c-4fd6-99d7-e3e6a803a7c2
https://www.fox2now.com/news/missouri/2-dead-3-injured-in-north-county-crash-after-police-pursuit/
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-in-north-st-louis-county/article_f045eb3a-56f6-11ee-a6a3-ff7d8a3f2dfc.html

Ahmya Last Name Not Disclosed

Age :21

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 05/18/2025

Location : Bellefontaine Road and Shepley Drive

City : Bellefontaine Neighbors

County : St. Louis

State : Missouri

Agency : Riverview Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 18, 2025, a Riverview Police officer pursued a stolen vehicle on Bellefontaine Road in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri. The stolen car—carrying three juveniles and one adult—entered oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a pickup truck. Two male occupants of the fleeing vehicle were killed, and two others were hospitalized. A woman in the struck vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave pending investigation.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES
2 dead, 3 injured

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/18/2-dead-north-county-crash/
https://www.kmov.com/2025/05/18/2-dead-3-injured-north-county-crash-involving-stolen-car
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/moline-acres-officer-involved-pursuit-ends-deadly-crash/63-30f1973e-dc3c-4fd6-99d7-e3e6a803a7c2
https://www.fox2now.com/news/missouri/2-dead-3-injured-in-north-county-crash-after-police-pursuit/
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/police-chase-ends-in-deadly-crash-in-north-st-louis-county/article_f045eb3a-56f6-11ee-a6a3-ff7d8a3f2dfc.html

David Barber

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : Albuquerque

City : Albuquerque

County : Bernalillo

State : New Mexico

Agency : Albuquerque Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Ray Marquez, Officer Phetamphone Pholphiboun

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, David Barber, whom police have been searching for, was located. Albuquerque Police Department escalated a high-speed chase through the city in a stolen recreational vehicle (RV). Officers Ray Marquez and Phetamphone Pholphiboun employed a ramming maneuver to end the pursuit. The RV crashed, resulting in Barber's death. The incident is under investigation by the Albuquerque Police Department.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.yahoo.com/news/high-speed-rv-chase-ends-120000662.html
https://da2nd.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/D-Barber-Statement-of-Facts.pdf
https://da2nd.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/D-Barber-Statement-of-Facts.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Norbal Garcia Jr.

Age :58

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : Jillian Drive

City : Jacksonville

County : Duval

State : Florida

Agency : Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Officer Delong Zheng

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police while armed with knives

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer Delong Zheng responded to a call on Jillian Drive regarding a man armed with knives. Upon arrival, Officer Zheng observed the man holding two knives and standing over two individuals who were on the ground and bleeding. Officer Zheng then discharged his firearm, fatally striking the man. The two individuals on the ground were transported to a local hospital with injuries. The incident is under investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-jillian-drive-westside-knives/77-77fc8159-5031-44c2-933d-817f8e02cf25
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/jillian-drive-shooting-man-holding-knives-shot-killed-by-jso-officer/77-23983710-29dd-4432-8bbe-2721a62cf378First Coast News+1First Coast News

Jonathan Terrell Hayes

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : 10700 block of North Freeway

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, around 4:20 p.m., Houston Police responded to a crash in the 10700 block of North Freeway. A man allegedly confronted officers while armed. An officer shot and killed him. No officers were injured. The man’s identity has not been released. The case is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/post/houston-police-officer-shoots-kills-armed-suspect-allegedly-confronted-officers/16452186/
https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/police-shooting-houston-north-freeway/285-9c54c6f5-e676-4dd6-8d3e-9636c4d946f0
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/05/17/houston-police-shooting-north-freeway/
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/houston-police-shoot-armed-man-north-freeway-19323567.php

Benjamin Roberts

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : 100 block of East Holly Street

City : Bellingham

County : Whatcom

State : Washington

Agency : Bellingham Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, Bellingham Police responded to reports of a man brandishing a firearm in the 100 block of East Holly Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered the armed individual. During the confrontation, an officer discharged their weapon, striking the man. The suspect was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured. The Washington State Patrol is conducting an independent investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article306682806.html

Benjamin Roberts

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : Cain Lake, near Alger Cain Lake Road

City : Sudden Valley

County : Whatcom

State : Washington

Agency : Whatcom County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Washington State Patrol officers attempted to stop a stolen motorcycle on northbound I-5. The 34-year-old male suspect from Cape Horn fled, leading officers on a pursuit before abandoning the motorcycle at Alger Cain Lake Road. The suspect then fled on foot and boarded a small boat on Cain Lake, where he began firing a handgun in multiple directions. The Whatcom County SWAT team responded, and officers shot the suspect. He was brought back to land, received first aid, and was transported by ambulance but ultimately died of his injuries. The incident is under investigation by a separate law enforcement agency.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/motorcycle-theft-suspect-shot-killed-by-police-in-whatcom-county-wa

Enrique Cortez Jr.

Age :25

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : 2800 block of Imperial Avenue

City : San Diego

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : San Diego Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed during police pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, around 11:00 p.m., San Diego Police attempted to stop a vehicle in the Grant Hill neighborhood. The driver fled, leading officers on a pursuit. The chase ended in the 2800 block of Imperial Avenue in Logan Heights when the suspect's vehicle crashed. One male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, and another occupant was hospitalized with injuries. Authorities suspect the driver was under the influence. The incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/1-dead-1-injured-after-pursuit-crash-in-logan-heights-dui-suspected/

Thomas Dehner III

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : Interstate 37 near Up River Road

City : Corpus Christi

County : Nueces

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper attempted to stop a Suzuki GSX motorcycle for reckless driving on Shoreline Avenue. The motorcyclist, identified as 34-year-old Thomas Dehner III of Sinton, continued driving northbound on Interstate 37 through a construction zone. The chase continued until at River Road, the motorcycle ran into a Nissan Altima, ejecting Dehner from the bike. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation by the Texas Highway Patrol Office in Corpus Christi.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/sinton-man-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-during-trooper-pursuit
https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/fatal-motorcycle-crash/503-64651b3b-551c-4417-8db1-9f3c0adf3f1a

Kyle E. Mashburn

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : Washington County Jail

City : Washington

County : Washington

State : Kansas

Agency : Washington County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, at approximately 6:05 a.m., corrections officers at the Washington County Jail in Kansas discovered 42-year-old inmate Kyle E. Mashburn unresponsive in his cell. Emergency medical services were summoned, and life-saving measures were attempted; however, Mashburn was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest that Mashburn may have taken his own life while awaiting sentencing. He had previously pleaded guilty to charges of rape and child sexual exploitation, with a recommended sentence of nearly 25 years in prison. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death, and an autopsy has been scheduled.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kctv5.com/2025/05/17/kansas-inmate-found-dead-after-pleading-guilty-rape-child-exploitation/

Michael L. Dowell

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : Downtown Terre Haute

City : Terre Haute

County : Vigo

State : Indiana

Agency : Terre Haute Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, a police pursuit through downtown Terre Haute concluded when the suspect barricaded himself, leading to a standoff with officers. During the standoff, the suspect took his own life. The Terre Haute Police Department is investigating the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthitv.com/news/suspect-dies-by-suicide-after-terre-haute-police-standoff/article_12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc.html

Danny Palomino

Age :45

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : Intersection of Cannonleague Dr. and W William Cannon Dr.

City : Austin

County : Travis

State : Texas

Agency : Austin Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during public disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, a man in a wheelchair was fatally shot by an Austin police officer in South Austin. The individual was reportedly blocking traffic at the intersection of Cannonleague Drive and West William Cannon Drive, holding what appeared to be a firearm. Upon arrival, officers observed the man with the weapon in his lap. As officers approached, the man attempted to evade them by moving up a bridge ramp in his wheelchair. He then turned to face the officer and began moving backward. Police fired six shots, killing the man. The “weapon” was later identified as a replica BB gun.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/austin-police-officer-fatally-shoots-man-in-wheelchair-wielding-bb-gun

Asiana Gray

Age :25

Gender :Female

Race : Black

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : South Hampton Road near I-30

City : Dallas

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Grand Prairie Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., a Grand Prairie police officer attempted to stop a red Chevrolet Camaro with expired registration on East Main Street. Police escalated a high-speed chase reaching speeds up to 120 mph into Dallas. As Arevalo exited I-30 at South Hampton Road, he collided with a disabled Honda Accord. The driver of the Accord, 25-year-old Asiana Gray, was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at a hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox4news.com/news/grand-prairie-high-speed-police-chase-leaves-1-woman-dead
https://www.fox4news.com/news/driver-charged-murder-stranded-driver-grand-prairie-police-chase

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/17/2025

Location : Rio Grande River near Tres Laredo’s Park

City : Laredo

County : Webb

State : Texas

Agency : Texas Department of Public Safety

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Drowning

Event : Drowned during Operation Lone Star police chase

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 17, 2025, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers in the name of Operation Lone Star attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Tahoe suspected of involvement in human trafficking near Riverside Drive and Mann Road in Laredo. The driver did not stop. Police escalated a chase toward the Rio Grande River by Tres Laredo’s Park. Upon reaching the river, multiple occupants exited the vehicle; some ran away, while others jumped into the water. One individual was rescued after struggling in the water. Another male individual went underwater and did not resurface. Texas game wardens later recovered his body. The incident is under investigation by the DPS Criminal Investigation Division and Texas Rangers, with cooperation from Mexican officials.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgns.tv/2025/05/17/vehicle-pursuit-ends-with-potential-drowning-case-saturday-morning-dps-says/
https://www.kgns.tv/2025/05/19/immigrant-drowns-after-alleged-smuggling-attempt-ends-river-chase/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Alma

County : Crawford

State : Arkansas

Agency : Arkansas State Police

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during altercation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 16, 2025, Arkansas State Police troopers fatally shot an armed suspect following an altercation inside a store in Alma, Arkansas. The suspect was reportedly involved in a domestic violence incident and an armed robbery at a travel center. When officers confronted the individual, he allegedly pulled out a handgun and refused to drop it, leading to the shooting. The incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://katu.com/news/local/authorities-investigating-deadly-police-shooting-oregon-city-shootout-crime-domestic-violence-disturbance-suicide-coast-portland-guns-disturbance

Tyrone Devon Henderson Bartley

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : 5614 Lejeune Drive

City : Orlando

County : Orange

State : Florida

Agency : Orange County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/16/2025, the Orange County Sheriff's Office SWAT team executed a drug search warrant at 5614 Lejeune Drive. Upon entry, deputies encountered an armed man reaching behind a door where a rifle was located. A deputy fired his service weapon, striking the man. Deputies rendered first aid, and the man was transported to the hospital, where he later died. The residence had been previously investigated for domestic violence and drug trafficking involving fentanyl and cocaine. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation into the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/shooting-involving-orange-county-sheriffs-deputy-under-investigation
https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/1642732

Ronald Evans

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : C&J’s Supermarket, 101 GA-49

City : Gray

County : Jones

State : Georgia

Agency : Jones County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/16/2025, around 1:22 a.m., a Jones County sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a Jeep driven by 54-year-old Ronald Evans near a recreational complex on GA-49. Evans, who was reportedly driving slowly, not wearing a seatbelt, and appeared to be under the influence, refused to provide his driver's license and drove away. The deputy pursued Evans for approximately two miles until Evans abruptly turned into the parking lot of C&J’s Supermarket. Upon exiting his vehicle, Evans allegedly pointed a firearm at the deputy. The deputy fired multiple shots, killing him. Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills is leading the investigation into the incident. Dashcam footage is expected to be released on Monday, and the involved deputy is scheduled to return to duty next week.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/gray-jones/man-shot-killed-jones-county-deputy-pointing-gun-officer-putnam-sheriff-says/93-b45f66e4-c082-4478-bdfc-c9a8436592e7
https://www.jcnews.com/news/man-shot-and-killed-after-aiming-rifle-jones-county-deputy
https://www.41nbc.com/update-suspect-dead-officer-involved-shooting-jones-county/

Alricko Trimble Jr.

Age :21

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : Hamilton Place Mall parking lot and surrounding roads

City : Chattanooga

County : Hamilton

State : Tennessee

Agency : Chattanooga Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police following pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/16/2025, Chattanooga Police officers observed a vehicle they decided looked suspicious for undisclosed reasons near Hamilton Place Mall. Upon attempting a traffic stop, the driver, identified as 21-year-old Alricko Trimble Jr., drove away. Police escalated a high-speed pursuit reaching speeds over 100 mph within the mall's parking lot and surrounding roads until Trimble's vehicle collided with multiple occupied vehicles and eventually became stuck on a curb. As officers approached, Trimble allegedly tried to drive away. Officers opened fire, killing Trimble. Two other occupants in the vehicle sustained minor injuries; one was hospitalized and later released, while the other was detained for questioning. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, and the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wdef.com/suspect-dead-following-police-chase-outside-hamilton-place-mall/
https://www.chattanoogan.com/2025/5/16/503814/Police-Shoot-And-Kill-Suspect-Near.aspx

Daniel Ortega

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd.

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police following prior shooting

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/16/2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire inside the Las Vegas Athletic Club located at 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd. Upon arrival, officers encountered an armed man exiting the facility. Officers opened fire, striking the individual. He was transported to University Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.Inside the gym, officers discovered one deceased individual and multiple injured victims. Three individuals were transported to local hospitals, with one reported in critical condition. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://apnews.com/article/28b7c150739ee1a80dd04ad897830c04
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/officer-involved-shooting-investigated-in-west-las-vegas-valley-3373700/
https://news3lv.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-near-rainbow-vegas-drive

Phillip Stokes Jr.

Age :19

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : South Canal Road near the old Natchez Visitor Center

City : Natchez

County : Adams

State : Mississippi

Agency : Natchez Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during warrant service

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/11/2025, Natchez Police Department officers attempted to serve a felony warrant for attempted murder on Phillip Stokes Jr., who was wanted in connection with a shooting that injured a woman on Lafayette Street on 05/09/2025.Upon locating Stokes near the old Natchez Visitor Center on South Canal Road, officers approached his vehicle and instructed him to exit. Stokes exited the vehicle and opened fire on the officers. Officers opened fire, critically injuring Stokes. He was transported to Merit Health Natchez and later transferred to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, where he was pronounced dead on 05/16/2025. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wlbt.com/2025/05/16/man-injured-officer-involved-shooting-natchez-dies/
https://www.wapt.com/article/an-officer-involved-shooting-leaves-one-suspect-critically-injured/64741545
https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/2025/05/15/man-involved-in-officer-involved-shooting-at-natchez-visitor-center-has-died/

Antonio Jackson

Age :41

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : Intersection of Wyoming Avenue and M-10 (Lodge Freeway)

City : Detroit

County : Wayne

State : Michigan

Agency : Michigan State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/16/2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a Michigan State Police trooper from the Metro South Post conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and the Lodge Freeway (M-10) in Detroit. During the stop, the driver, a 41-year-old man from Highland Park, exited his vehicle and opened fire, striking the trooper three times—twice in the ballistic vest and once in the shoulder. The trooper returned fire, fatally wounding the individual. The trooper was transported to Sinai Grace Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The incident is under investigation by the Detroit Police Department's homicide task force, which includes detectives from both Detroit and the Michigan State Police.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-state-police-trooper-shot-suspect-killed-detroit-overpass
https://www.wxyz.com/news/msp-trooper-and-suspect-shot-after-exchanging-gunfire-during-traffic-stop-in-detroit
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/05/17/trooper-suspect-injured-in-shooting-on-detroits-west-side/

Jacob Karl Wilkerson

Age :36

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : Publix parking lot, Lumpkin County

City : Dahlonega

County : Lumpkin

State : Georgia

Agency : Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Unknown

Event : Died during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 16, 2025, Lumpkin County deputies responded to a report of a person in the Publix parking lot. Upon arrival, deputies observed a vehicle behaving erratically. As they approached, the driver, identified as 36-year-old Jacob Karl Wilkerson of Buford, drove away. Deputies escalated a chase, intercepted the vehicle, and took Wilkerson into custody shortly thereafter. Emergency Medical Services were called, and Wilkerson was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The exact cause of death remains unclear and is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://nowhabersham.com/man-dies-after-police-chase-in-lumpkin-county/Now

Gerardo Jimenez Vega

Age :52

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : Intersection of 32nd Street and J Street

City : San Diego

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : San Diego Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 16, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a San Diego Police Department officer attempted to stop a gray Mercedes-Benz C230 near 100 29th Street. The 52-year-old male driver failed to yield, prompting a pursuit. The vehicle proceeded north on 32nd Street and attempted a right turn onto eastbound J Street, where it lost control and collided with a retaining wall at the northeast corner of the intersection. The driver sustained a fractured femur and was transported to a local hospital. The front-seat passenger, a 52-year-old male, was also taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The SDPD’s Traffic Division is investigating the incident, and driving under the influence is suspected as a contributing factor.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2025/05/17/sd-police-man-killed-when-mercedes-benz-c230-hits-wall-in-grant-hill/

Ontario Lavell Pruitt

Age :31

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : Pierce County Jail

City : Tacoma

County : Pierce

State : Washington

Agency : Pierce County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Medical emergency

Event : Found dead in jail

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A 31-year-old man, incarcerated at the Pierce County Jail for approximately two years, experienced a medical emergency on the afternoon of May 16, 2025. Despite efforts by medical staff, he was pronounced dead at 6:23 p.m. The incident is currently under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://news.yahoo.com/man-31-died-pierce-county-174738112.html
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article306686806.html
https://twitter.com/thenewstribune/status/1925038982091387091

Earnest Harrison

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : 2200 block of Southmore Boulevard

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Houston Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer L. Jumonji

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during robbery response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 16, 2025, Houston police responded to a robbery in progress at a store on Almeda Road. The suspect, 33-year-old Earnest Harrison, allegedly stole merchandise and threatened employees with a large knife. Officers located Harrison near the Southmore bridge and issued verbal commands. Harrison advanced toward Officer L. Jumonji with a machete, prompting the officer to fire her weapon, striking him once. Harrison was transported to Ben Taub Hospital in critical condition and died on May 20, 2025. Officer Jumonji was not injured. The incident is under investigation by HPD's Special Investigations Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/southmore-boulevard-shooting-update-suspect-dies-following-officer-involved-shooting-last-friday
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/police-shoot-armed-robbery-suspect-houston-20331757.php

Todd Minnear

Age :46

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/16/2025

Location : Clay Township

City : Clay Township

County : Butler

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Butler County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 16, 2025, Butler County Sheriff's deputies conducted a welfare check at a residence in Clay Township, where they encountered 46-year-old Todd Minnear. A standoff ensued, during which Minnear died by suicide. The incident is under investigation by the Butler County Sheriff's Office.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.butlereagle.com/20250520/butler-man-dies-in-police-standoff/