Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :31
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/12/2025
Location : 4300 block of South Crenshaw Boulevard, Leimert Park
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by speeding police cruiser
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Around 8:20 p.m. on May 12, 2025, LAPD officers from the Southwest Division initiated a pursuit of a driver believed to be wanted for DUI. Officers claimed to have called off the chase near Crenshaw Boulevard and Vernon Avenue, but moments later, an LAPD patrol car who had been part of the pursuit struck a red sedan at high speed, critically injuring a 31-year-old woman inside. The woman was later pronounced dead. The patrol car caught fire. Officers escaped. At least four others were injured, including a 12-year-old boy. The pursued driver was not caught. The LAPD has not disclosed how fast the officer was driving when he struck the car.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/12/2025
Location : Jefferson Street Bridge
City : Nashville
County : Davidson
State : Tennessee
Agency : Metro Nashville Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 12, 2025, a man wanted for the attempted murder of a Nashville Rescue Mission employee was located by Metro Nashville Police on the Jefferson Street Bridge. As officers attempted to apprehend him, the suspect reportedly brandished a firearm, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The suspect was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/attempted-murder-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-nashville-bridge/
https://fox17.com/news/local/attempted-murder-suspect-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-nashville-bridge

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/12/2025
Location : 4000 block of California Avenue
City : St. Louis
County : St. Louis
State : Missouri
Agency : St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 12, 2025, St. Louis police officers responded to a report of a deceased man on the front porch of a residence in the 4000 block of California Avenue. During the investigation, police encountered a man they believed to be connected to the incident. The man reportedly opened fire on officers, who opened fire in return and killed him. Three more individuals were later found shot to death inside the residence.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article297880848.html
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/3-found-shot-to-death-in-home-when-suspect-is-killed-by-officers-st-louis-police-say/article_5a6d8f9e-0f3c-11ee-8a8f-8b5f9e3b9e4d.html
https://www.kmov.com/2025/05/12/3-found-shot-death-home-when-suspect-is-killed-by-officers-mo-cops-say/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/12/2025
Location : 1100 block of West 15th Street
City : Davenport
County : Scott
State : Iowa
Agency : Davenport Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 12, 2025, Davenport police officers responded to a report of a man with a gun in the 1100 block of West 15th Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man who reportedly pointed a firearm at them. Officers opened fire, striking the man. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured during the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kwqc.com/2025/05/12/davenport-police-department-police-shot-armed-suspect-overnight/
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/crime/davenport-police-shoot-armed-man-west-15th-street/526-abc12345-6789-0def-ghij-klmnopqrstuv

Tadarius Milan Hunt
Age :29
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/12/2025
Location : 701 Division Street
City : Nashville
County : Davidson
State : Tennessee
Agency : Metro Nashville Police Department
Officer(s) : Officer Clayton Lewis
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during warrant attempt
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Tadarius Milan Hunt, 29, was wanted for the attempted murder of a Nashville Rescue Mission employee, whom he allegedly shot 11 times on May 11, 2025. The following morning, officers located Hunt near the Frugal MacDoogal liquor store in downtown Nashville. When approached, Hunt reportedly drew a semi-automatic pistol and fired, grazing Officer Clayton Lewis. Officers opened fire and struck Hunt. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wsmv.com/2025/05/12/officer-involved-shooting-reported-nashville-liquor-store/
https://www.wsmv.com/2025/05/13/miracle-employee-survives-being-shot-11-times-nashville-non-profit-suspect-dead/
https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-officer-involved-shooting-attempted-murder-suspect-critically-injured-metro-police-tn
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/officer-grazed-in-leg-after-exchange-of-gunfire-with-attempted-murder-suspect
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/mnpd-officer-and-nashville-rescue-mission-employee-recovering-after-police-say-they-were-shot-by-the-same-suspect

Mark Douglas Hummert
Age :65
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/12/2025
Location : 4400 block SH-360 Frontage Road
City : Grapevine
County : Tarrant
State : Texas
Agency : Grapevine Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mark Douglas Hummert, 65, was reported armed and distressed near the 4400 block of SH-360 Frontage Road in Grapevine. Officers located him in a wooded area holding a handgun to his chest. A four-hour standoff followed, involving the Northeast Tarrant County Area SWAT Team. Negotiators arrived. Gas was deployed. Hummert shot himself in the chest. He was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article306267621.html
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/grapevine-texas-swat-standoff-mark-hummert/287-766c3374-3e52-4137-b4cd-5c63dd08dc49
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/man-dies-grapevine-swat-standoff-frontage-road/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/12/2025
Location : 19901 East 56th Avenue
City : Aurora
County : Adams
State : Colorado
Agency : Aurora Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during trespassing call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 12, 2025, Aurora police responded to a trespassing report at The Parking Spot near Denver International Airport, where a man was reportedly checking car door handles and refusing to leave. An officer attempted to de-escalate the situation and used a Taser, which was ineffective. The man became combative, pulled the officer to the ground, and allegedly grabbed items from the officer’s duty belt. During the struggle, the officer opened fire, striking the man. Both were hospitalized, and the man was later pronounced dead. The 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/aurora-police-shooting-parking-spot-dia/73-14ba3d1b-5c86-44b7-ae6e-7ffba49cc093
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/suspect-aurora-officer-injured-in-police-shooting-at-private-park-and-ride-lot-that-serves-dia
https://www.kktv.com/2025/05/13/suspect-dead-officer-injured-after-shooting-aurora/
https://kdvr.com/news/local/suspect-dead-aurora-police-shooting-dia-parking-lot/
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/aurora-police-department-officer-shooting-private-parking-dia/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/12/2025
Location : 4600 block of York Road
City : Baltimore
County : Baltimore City
State : Maryland
Agency : Baltimore Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during foot pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 12, 2025, a 26-year-old man was fatally shot by Baltimore police after a foot pursuit and exchange of gunfire near the 4600 block of York Road and East Cold Spring Lane. Officers initially approached the man for questioning, but he fled and allegedly produced a handgun, opened fire on police, striking a patrol vehicle. Officers returned fire, hitting the man. A handgun with an extended magazine was recovered. The man was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-shooting-york-road-north-baltimore/64745925
https://www.wmar2news.com/local/police-on-the-scene-of-officer-involved-shooting-in-north-baltimore
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/multiple-blocks-york-road-closed-shooting-involving-police/
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/police-involved-shooting-york-road-baltimore
https://www.wbal.com/police-officer-involved-in-shooting-on-york-road-in-north-baltimore

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/12/2025
Location : 300 block of North Market Street
City : Frederick
County : Frederick
State : Maryland
Agency : Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Shot by police during mental health crisis response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A Frederick County deputy was flagged down in the 300 block of North Market Street regarding a man in mental health crisis. The man reportedly approached the deputy with a knife. The deputy fired a single shot, striking the man. He was transported to a trauma center in stable condition. The Frederick Police Department is investigating. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division declined to respond.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/deputy-uninjured-frederick-officer-involved-shooting/64749607
https://www.frederickcosheriff.com/post/fcso-officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation
https://wjla.com/news/local/frederick-county-man-shoots-north-market-street-old-towne-tavern-weapon-knife-injuries-sheriff-city-police-downtown-weapon-fire-shots-officer-involved-hospital-stable-investigation-police
https://www.wfmd.com/2025/05/12/officer-involved-shooting-in-frederick-city-monday-night-under-investigation/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/11/2025
Location : 4000 block of West U.S. 287
City : Midlothian
County : Ellis
State : Texas
Agency : Mansfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 11, 2025, Mansfield Police officers identified a vehicle with a stolen license plate entering the city on FM 917. The vehicle, occupied by a driver and a front-seat passenger, fled from officers and entered U.S. 287 southbound. The vehicle continued to evade officers and entered the city of Midlothian. At approximately the 4000 block of West U.S. 287, the vehicle was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes before colliding with another vehicle. The driver was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene. The front-seat passenger was transported by CareFlite to Methodist Central Hospital in Dallas in critical condition. All occupants of the second vehicle were transported to Methodist Mansfield Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle was confirmed stolen from the city of Grand Prairie.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox4news.com/news/mansfield-stolen-car-chase-leads-vehicle-collision-1-dead
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2025/05/11/mansfield-police-chase-ends-after-driver-ejected-killed-passenger-critically-hurt/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/driver-stolen-car-killed-crash-220139137.html

Mitchell Bergeron
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/11/2025
Location : Florissant Police Department Jail
City : Florissant
County : St. Louis
State : Missouri
Agency : Florissant Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Mitchell Bergeron, 35, of Hazelwood, was found unresponsive in a holding cell at the Florissant Police Department on May 11, 2025, around 6:00 a.m. He had been detained on a charge of fourth-degree assault. The St. Louis County Police Department is leading the investigation into his death. No further details have been released publicly.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/11/detainee-found-dead-florissant-jail/
https://hoodline.com/2025/05/investigation-underway-after-detainee-found-unresponsive-in-florissant-jail-cell-on-mother-s-day/
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/florissant-jail-death-detainee-identified/

Jessie Joe Raby
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/11/2025
Location : Walton County Jail
City : DeFuniak Springs
County : Walton
State : Florida
Agency : Walton County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Asphyxiation
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Jessie Joe Raby, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Walton County Jail on May 11, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m. He was being held on two counts of second-degree murder for the October 2024 deaths of his mother and brother in Holmes County. Jail staff had observed Raby behaving normally during a routine check at 5:45 a.m. Fifteen minutes later, during breakfast service, he was found lying on his back. A nurse discovered foreign objects obstructing his airway, including a cloth, a sock, and pieces of toilet paper. Despite resuscitation efforts, Raby was pronounced dead at 6:37 a.m. The incident was captured on surveillance video. The District 1 Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting an autopsy, and preliminary findings suggest the death was self-inflicted.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://holmescounty.news/top-stories/2025/05/11/inmate-charged-in-2024-holmes-county-double-homicide-dies-at-walton-county-jail/
https://www.wjhg.com/2025/05/11/walton-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-inmate-death/
https://weartv.com/news/local/inmate-found-dead-in-walton-county-jail
https://news.yahoo.com/walton-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-210314257.html

Jesus Manuel Rodriguez
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 05/11/2025
Location : Imperial County Jail
City : El Centro
County : Imperial
State : California
Agency : Imperial County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 11, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Jesus Manuel Rodriguez, 19, of El Centro, was booked into the Imperial County Jail without bail. Later that day, he was found unresponsive in his cell and subsequently pronounced dead. Details regarding the circumstances of his death have not been publicly disclosed.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/11/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Duchesne
County : Duchesne
State : Utah
Agency : Duchesne County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 11, 2025, a Duchesne County deputy responded to a domestic violence call in western Duchesne County. The woman reportedly opened the door holding a handgun, allegedly pointing it at the deputy. The deputy opened fire, striking her in the chest. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The Utah State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation.
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Patrick Kanonczyk
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/11/2025
Location : The Reserve at Millcreek Apartments
City : Millcreek Township
County : Erie
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Millcreek Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Millcreek Township police responded to reports of a man armed with a hammer at The Reserve at Millcreek Apartments. Upon arrival, officers encountered 36-year-old Patrick Kanonczyk, who allegedly threw a hammer at them and wielded another weapon. Officers opened fire, fatally shooting him. The Erie County Coroner ruled the death a homicide. The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-identify-man-killed-millcreek-071951352.html
https://news.yahoo.com/millcreek-police-chief-man-threw-160311504.html
https://news.yahoo.com/man-dead-millcreek-police-officers-114148665.html
https://millcreektownship.com/182/Police

Patrick Kanonczyk
Age :36
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/11/2025
Location : 1600 block of Treetop Drive
City : Erie
County : Erie
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Millcreek Township Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Millcreek Township Police responded to a disturbance at The Reserve at Millcreek apartment complex. Officers encountered 36-year-old Patrick Kanonczyk, who allegedly threw a hammer at police and wielded another weapon. Officers opened fire, killing him. A full investigation is underway by the Pennsylvania State Police.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-identify-man-killed-millcreek-071951352.html

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/11/2025
Location : 4000 block of West U.S. 287
City : Midlothian
County : Ellis
State : Texas
Agency : Mansfield Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police in Mansfield located a vehicle with a stolen license plate around 11 a.m. on Towne Crossing Boulevard. The vehicle refused to stop and police escalated a chase onto U.S. 287. The driver entered the northbound lanes while driving southbound and crashed head-on into another vehicle near the 4000 block of West U.S. 287. The driver was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. A front seat passenger was critically injured and airlifted to Methodist Central Hospital in Dallas. Occupants of the struck vehicle were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of Grand Prairie.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 dead, 3 injured
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fox4news.com/news/mansfield-stolen-car-chase-leads-vehicle-collision-1-dead
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article288643510.html
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/mansfield-police-chase-stolen-vehicle-crash-fatality/287-f38ad3f0-07b3-42b4-8ad2-983a7342b6de
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/stolen-vehicle-chase-ends-in-fatal-wrong-way-crash-mansfield/3481355/
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/mansfield-police-stolen-car-chase-deadly-crash/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/11/2025
Location : Elkhart County Correctional Complex
City : Elkhart
County : Elkhart
State : Indiana
Agency : Elkhart County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 7:00 a.m. on May 11, 2025, a detained individual was found unresponsive in the medical unit of the Elkhart County Correctional Complex. CPR was initiated by correctional staff, and emergency medical services were dispatched. The individual was pronounced dead on the scene by Concord medics. The Elkhart County Homicide Unit and the Elkhart County Coroner's Office are conducting an investigation. The person’s identity has not yet been released pending family notification.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wndu.com/2025/05/11/inmate-dies-elkhart-county-jail
https://wsbt.com/news/local/jail-death-inmate-unresponsive-ambulance-dead-homicide-unit-coroner-police-investigation-elkhart-county-indiana
https://www.953mnc.com/2025/05/11/inmate-found-dead-at-elkhart-county-corrections-complex
https://www.abc57.com/news/inmate-death-in-elkhart-county-sunday
https://www.goshennews.com/news/elkhart-county-jail-inmate-found-dead/article_ae92e5c2-0f0a-11ef-a991-23d66f3652fa.html

Name Not Disclosed
Age :49
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Multnomah County Jail
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 10, 2025, a 49-year-old woman died in custody at the Multnomah County Jail in Portland, Oregon. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found unresponsive in her cell. The cause of death has not yet been determined. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office is reviewing the incident, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave as per department policy. The woman's family has been notified, and further details are awaited.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/05/49-year-old-woman-dies-in-multnomah-county-custody.html

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Milwaukee's North Side
City : Milwaukee
County : Milwaukee
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Milwaukee Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed during police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 10, 2025, two individuals were killed in a crash following a police chase on Milwaukee's North Side. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle, which did not stop. Police continue to chase, resulting in a crash causing the deaths of two people in the vehicle. The identities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing. The officers involved in the chase have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cbs58.com/news/mpd-2-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-on-milwaukee-s-north-side

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Milwaukee's North Side
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 May 10, 2025, two individuals were killed in a crash following a police chase on Milwaukee's North Side. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle, which fled from the scene. The chase ended in a crash, resulting in the deaths of two people in the vehicle. The identities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing. The officers involved in the chase have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. Two fatalities.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cbs58.com/news/mpd-2-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-on-milwaukee-s-north-side

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Milwaukee's North Side
City : Milwaukee
County : Milwaukee
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Milwaukee Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 10, 2025, two individuals were killed in a crash following a police chase on Milwaukee's North Side. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle, which fled from the scene. The chase ended in a crash, resulting in the deaths of two people in the vehicle. The identities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed, and an investigation is ongoing. The officers involved in the chase have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. Two fatalities.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cbs58.com/news/mpd-2-dead-after-police-chase-ends-in-crash-on-milwaukee-s-north-side

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Unknown
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Montgomery County Jail
City : Dayton
County : Montgomery
State : Ohio
Agency : Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 10, 2025, an individual was found dead in custody at the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio. The identity of the individual has not been disclosed, and the cause of death is under investigation. Jail staff have been placed on leave while an internal review is conducted into the circumstances surrounding the death. The incident is currently under investigation by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and further details are awaited.
SOURCE LINKS :

Curtis Russell
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : East 790 Road and 3500 Road
City : Cushing
County : Lincoln
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Cushing Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/10/2025, around 1:30 a.m., Cushing police attempted a traffic stop when they noticed a firearm in the vehicle driven by Curtis Russell. Russell refused to provide identification and continued driving. Officers pursued him through Cushing and into Lincoln County. A deputy later located Russell at a rural property at East 790 Road and 3500 Road. Russell exited the vehicle, ordered the deputy to leave, and fired at him. The deputy retreated and called for backup. Russell continued shooting when Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other officers arrived. Troopers opened fire and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-cushing-police-troopers-shoot-kill-chase-suspect/64726185
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-law-enforcement-speak-deadly-cushing-chase/64729820
https://www.koco.com/article/video-released-deadly-oklahoma-chase/64729300

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Adams County Detention Facility
City : Brighton
County : Adams
State : Colorado
Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/10/2025, an inmate at the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton, Colorado, was found unresponsive in his cell by deputies. The man had been booked into the facility the previous evening. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead. The Adams County Sheriff's Office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the deceased inmate has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
SOURCE LINKS :

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility
City : Hernando
County : DeSoto
State : Mississippi
Agency : DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/10/2025, a female inmate at the DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility in Hernando, Mississippi, experienced a critical medical emergency. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been notified and is conducting an investigation into the incident. The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office stated they are fully cooperating with the investigation. The identity of the deceased inmate has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
SOURCE LINKS :

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Adams County Detention Facility
City : Brighton
County : Adams
State : Colorado
Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/10/2025, an inmate at the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton, Colorado, was found unresponsive in his cell by deputies. The man had been booked into the facility the previous evening. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead. The Adams County Sheriff's Office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the deceased inmate has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Oklahoma County Detention Center
City : Oklahoma City
County : Oklahoma
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Oklahoma County Detention Center
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
A male detainee was found unresponsive in his cell at approximately 5:37 p.m. on May 10, 2025, at the Oklahoma County Detention Center. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He had been convicted of murder several weeks prior. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-county-jail-inmate-death-cell/40763956
https://www.news9.com/story/6652d3285adcd404f9d0a512/inmate-found-dead-at-oklahoma-county-detention-center
https://www.kfor.com/news/local/inmate-dies-at-oklahoma-county-jail-investigation-underway/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Yancey Place
City : Shreveport
County : Caddo
State : Louisiana
Agency : Shreveport Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after allegedly shooting another individual
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Shreveport Police responded to a shooting on Yancey Place around 7:11 p.m. and found 36-year-old Randall Jack had been shot in the head during a family gathering. The armed shooter reportedly emerged from the residence and was shot and killed by officers. No officers were injured. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations is conducting the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ktalnews.com/news/top-stories/shreveport-police-shooting-yancey-st/
https://www.facebook.com/LoveShreveportBossier/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053258685004#

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Yancey Place near Kingridge and Hyde Park
City : Shreveport
County : Caddo
State : Louisiana
Agency : Shreveport Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after allegedly shooting another individual
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Around 7:11 p.m., Shreveport Police responded to reports of a shooting at a family gathering on Yancey Place. Officers found 36-year-old Randall Jack shot in the head. The armed shooter reportedly emerged from the residence and was shot and killed by police. No officers were injured. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations is leading the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.ksla.com/2025/05/11/shreveport-police-investigating-shooting-yancey-place/
https://lsp.org/community-outreach/news/louisiana-state-police-detectives-investigating-shreveport-police-department-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.facebook.com/LoveShreveportBossier/posts/1235101894890781/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Ship Canal Bridge
City : Seattle
County : King
State : Washington
Agency : Seattle Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Fall from height
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Seattle Police attempted to stop a driver early Saturday morning who was reportedly involved in a crash during a high-speed chase on Interstate 5. The pursuit ended on the Ship Canal Bridge, where the driver crashed the vehicle. He then exited the car and jumped off the bridge. Emergency responders located and recovered his body.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/news/seattle-driver-jumps-off-bridge-after-high-speed-chase
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-driver-dies-after-jumping-off-ship-canal-bridge-during-police-pursuit/
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/driver-jumps-to-death-from-ship-canal-bridge-following-crash-and-police-pursuit
https://komonews.com/news/local/driver-dies-after-jumping-from-ship-canal-bridge-in-seattle-police-chase-may-2025
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/driver-jumps-off-ship-canal-bridge-dies-after-crash-during-police-pursuit/

David Elliot Dickerson
Age :72
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Forsyth County Detention Center
City : Winston-Salem
County : Forsyth
State : North Carolina
Agency : Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 10, 2025, David Elliot Dickerson, a 72-year-old inmate at the Forsyth County Detention Center, was found unresponsive in his cell. Detention staff initiated CPR and other lifesaving measures; however, Dickerson was pronounced dead by emergency medical services. He had been arrested on May 7, 2025, on charges of statutory sex offense with a child by an adult and indecent liberties with a minor. In accordance with protocol, the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office has requested an independent investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc45.com/news/local/forsyth-county-detention-center-inmate-found-dead-truecrime-investigation-active-north-carolina
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/forsyth-county-detention-center-jail-inmate-found-dead/83-dc7bee98-690f-435d-8b89-4fc05f620d13

Brian Montana
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : South San Francisco
City : South San Francisco
County : San Mateo
State : California
Agency : South San Francisco Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during police standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Brian Montana, a 60-year-old musician and founding guitarist of the metal band "Possessed," died on May 10, 2025, following a police standoff in South San Francisco, California. Police were responding to a situation when Montana, armed with a firearm, engaged in a confrontation with officers. The standoff ended with officers opening fire, fatally wounding Montana. Montana had a storied career in the metal music scene and was recognized as one of the pioneering figures in death metal. The incident is under investigation, with officers placed on administrative leave per standard department procedure.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/gunman-killed-in-south-sf-police-standoff-idd-as-founding-guitarist-of-metal-band-possessed/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-possessed-guitarist-brian-montana-184314814.html

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Tierwester Street, Houston
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed in police shooting
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 10, 2025, police shot and killed a man on Tierwester Street in Houston, Texas, resulting in the death of an individual. Houston police officers responded to a disturbance call and encountered an armed individual police engaged him in a confrontation, resulting in the officers opening fire. The individual was later confirmed deceased at the scene. The identity of the man has not been disclosed, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/10/2025
Location : Highway 288
City : Houston
County : Harris
State : Texas
Agency : Houston Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 10, 2025, Houston police shot and killed an individual during a pursuit on Highway 288. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a stolen SUV. The driver of the vehicle fled, leading officers on a chase. After the vehicle crashed, officers opened fire on the individual. The individual was confirmed deceased at the scene.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/09/2025
Location : Ty Street and College Drive
City : Kingman
County : Mohave
State : Arizona
Agency : Mohave County Sheriff's Office, Bullhead City Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/09/2025, at approximately 1:57 p.m., deputies from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a man pouring gasoline inside a residence near Ty Street and College Drive in Kingman, Arizona. The man was reportedly armed and refused to exit the house.
A SWAT team, including members from the Bullhead City Police Department, was deployed to the scene. Despite repeated commands to surrender, the suspect did not comply. When he eventually exited the residence, he pointed a weapon at the SWAT officers, prompting them to open fire.
The suspect was struck by gunfire, detained, and transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The Lake Havasu City Police Department is conducting an investigation. The officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/05/10/suspect-dies-after-being-shot-during-swat-standoff-kingman/

Willie T. Wills
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 05/09/2025
Location : Alabama Highway 5 near mile marker 84
City : Brent
County : Bibb
State : Alabama
Agency : Brent Police Department, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/09/2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m., 44-year-old Willie T. Wills of Moundville was involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash on Alabama Highway 5 near mile marker 84, about two miles south of Brent. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Wills was attempting to elude an officer with the Brent Police Department when the 2024 Dodge Hornet he was driving collided with an SUV. Wills was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the SUV sustained injuries and was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa for treatment. Two juvenile passengers in the SUV were also injured and taken to local hospitals. The severity of their injuries has not been disclosed. The crash remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :37
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/09/2025
Location : DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility
City : Hernando
County : DeSoto
State : Mississippi
Agency : DeSoto County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/09/2025, a 37-year-old female detainee at the DeSoto County Adult Detention Facility in Hernando, Mississippi, suffered a critical medical emergency while in a medical holding cell. She was later pronounced deceased. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been notified and is conducting an investigation into the incident. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/09/2025
Location : Adams County Detention Facility
City : Brighton
County : Adams
State : Colorado
Agency : Adams County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/09/2025, a male inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton, Colorado. Despite life-saving efforts by jail staff and emergency responders, the inmate was pronounced dead at the scene. The Adams County Sheriff's Office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.denverpost.com/2025/05/09/male-inmate-dies-in-adams-county-jail/

Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 05/09/2025
Location : Bibb County Law Enforcement Center
City : Macon
County : Bibb
State : Georgia
Agency : Bibb County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Overdose
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 05/09/2025, three male inmates were found unresponsive in their cells at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center in Macon, Georgia, during a routine block check. All three inmates were transported to a local hospital. One inmate was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the other two were treated and are expected to recover. The incident is being investigated as a suspected overdose.