Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Domonick Cornwallace Knight
Gender : Male
Age : 38
Race : Black
Date : 07/24/2025
Location : 1300 block of Pleasant Street
City : Fall River
County : Bristol
State : Massachusetts
Agency : Fall River Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 24, 2025, Fall River Police Department officers responded to a standoff involving Domonick Cornwallace Knight, a man experiencing a mental health crisis at a residence on the 1300 block of Pleasant Street. Officers opened fire during the confrontation, killing Knight. Family members publicly disputed police claims, stating in a livestream video that Knight did not fire at officers and was not in a position to do so. The incident has sparked community concern and questions about police handling of mental health crises and use of lethal force. The investigation is ongoing.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wcvb.com/article/fall-river-deadly-officer-involved-shooting-pleasent-street-july-2025/60813487
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/man-dead-after-police-shooting-in-fall-river-mass/3453453/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-shot-killed-during-armed-134500732.html
