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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/

Thomas Razzi

Age :66

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/10/2021

Location : 4045 Cardin Place

City : Eagleville

County : Montgomery

State : Pennsylvania

Agency : Lower Providence Township Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff and fires

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Thomas Razzi was involved in an armed police standoff that escalated into multiple house fires. Razzi was found dead in the rubble of his home. He remained inside his property during the chaotic incident, which destroyed two other townhomes and damaged three more. The confrontation began around noon after police responded to a 911 call reporting that a township code enforcement officer was being chased by a man with a gun. The officer had been at the property for a follow-up inspection due to known hoarding conditions.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.phillyvoice.com/eagleville-fires-explosions-thomas-razzi-lower-providence-montgomery-county/ 

Calvin Elmore

Age :53

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/10/2021

Location : 9300 block Charger Way

City : Fulshear

County : Fort Bend

State : Texas

Agency : Fulshear Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest attempt

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A Fulshear police officer pulled over a vehicle around 10:40 a.m. for running a stop sign. A check of the driver’s license revealed an outstanding felony drug warrant out of Virginia. The officer informed Calvin Elmore that he was under arrest. Elmore allegedly shoved the officer, ran back to his car, and attempted to drive away. The officer reportedly tried to pull him out of the vehicle and then shot and killed Elmore. The vehicle continued for approximately 800 yards before crashing into a tree in a field.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2021/06/14/400478/fatal-police-shooting-in-fulshear-only-the-second-in-recent-memory/

John Anthony Little

Age :54

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/10/2021

Location : 200 block Strangi Avenue

City : Biloxi

County : Harrison

State : Mississippi

Agency : Biloxi Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 10, 2021, around 5 p.m., John Anthony Little locked himself inside a home after allegedly shooting someone and kidnapping a woman. He was later seen by officers on Division Street with a pistol to his head. Little proceeded to his mother's nearby house and reportedly fired at the officers. After employing various unknown tactics, police forced entry into the home through a window at approximately 3:30 p.m. and discovered Little dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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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.magnoliastatelive.com/2021/06/11/after-more-than-20-hour-standoff-with-police-suspect-found-dead-in-mississippi-home/
https://www.picayuneitem.com/2021/06/biloxi-pd-works-incident-where-suspect-barricades-self-in-mothers-house-shoots-at-officers/
https://www.wxxv25.com/biloxi-police-confirm-shooting-suspect-found-dead-inside-home-after-24-hour-standoff/
https://www.wxxv25.com/police-in-standoff-with-shooting-suspect-in-biloxi-home/
https://www.wlox.com/2021/06/10/biloxi-police-confirm-shooting-suspect-found-dead-inside-home-after-hour-standoff/

Michael Lee Ross Jr.

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/09/2021

Location : 6000 block Wichita Street

City : Forest Hill

County : Tarrant

State : Texas

Agency : Forest Hill Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the parking lot of a QuikTrip at about 5:12 a.m. The man reportedly stabbed a woman, who later died, and fled to a nearby creek. Officers administered first aid to the victim, but she was pronounced dead. The officers found the man in the creek, still armed with a knife, and ordered him to drop the weapon. The suspect did not comply and attempted to harm himself with the knife. Officers used multiple bean bag rounds, and when the man turned toward the officer while holding the knife, they shot and killed him.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/police-officer-opens-fire-at-forest-hill-gas-station-pd/2652897/ 

Zandra Baez

Age :66

Gender :Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/09/2021

Location : Mt. Ephraim Avenue and Woodlyne Avenue

City : Woodlynne

County : Camden

State : New Jersey

Agency : Camden County Police Department

Officer(s) : Officer Kevin Randolph Gilbert Jr.

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Fatal pedestrian collision involving on-duty officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/09/2021, at approximately 11 p.m., Officer Kevin Randolph Gilbert Jr. of the Camden County Police Department struck and killed Zandra Baez, 66, while driving a marked patrol vehicle. Baez was crossing Mt. Ephraim Avenue at Woodlyne Avenue when the collision occurred. Officer Gilbert, who was on-duty and in uniform, immediately stopped and called for assistance. He was not responding to any active call for service at the time of the incident.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nj.com/camden/2021/06/woman-struck-and-killed-by-camden-county-police-car.html
https://www.phillyvoice.com/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-camden-county-police-vehicle/
https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2021/06/10/pedestrian-struck-and-killed-by-camden-police-vehicle/7647895002/

Ashley Marie Forward

Age :19

Gender :Female

Race : White

Date : 06/09/2021

Location : MA-107 and Ballard Street

City :

County : Essex

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Saugus Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/09/2021, around 11 a.m., Saugus Police Department officers responded to a 7-Eleven for a report of an unarmed robbery, leading to the pursuit of William Leger. During the pursuit, Leger was allegedly driving the wrong way on Route 107 in Saugus when he collided with Ashley Marie Forward's vehicle, resulting in her death.

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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.cbsnews.com/boston/news/william-leger-robbery-saugus-route-107-fatal-crash-ashley-forward/
https://www.mass.gov/news/somerville-man-indicted-for-murder-in-wrong-way-crash
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/09/13/mother-of-teen-killed-in-2021-saugus-crash-that-involved-police-chase-sues-town-officers/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/shocking-disregard-mom-teen-girl-killed-wrong-way-head-on-crash-suing-north-shore-town/WAA2ZA73S5F53IIGDYPNCXUKNE/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/19-year-old-killed-head-on-crash-after-robbery-suspect-leads-police-chase/HTASUWIZEFARXHJBMTON4MTNDU/
https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2021/09/16/man-indicted-for-wrong-way-saugus-crash-that-killed-19-year-old-nursing-student/
https://www.thesomervilletimes.com/archives/108802
https://www.wcvb.com/article/june-2021-deadly-saugus-crash-indictment/37613441
https://sauguspd.com/saugus-police-arrest-suspect-following-alleged-robbery-and-fatal-head-on-crash/
https://itemlive.com/2021/06/09/one-fatality-in-head-on-crash-on-route-107-in-saugus/
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonherald/name/ashley-forward-obituary?id=14772113
https://www.wcvb.com/article/man-arraigned-in-violent-wrong-way-crash-that-killed-woman-19/36688675
https://fallriverreporter.com/teenager-killed-another-injured-in-crash-after-alleged-store-robber-fled-scene-from-police/
https://patch.com/massachusetts/melrose/serious-head-crash-halting-traffic-saugus

Jason A. Mitchell

Age :35

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/08/2021

Location : Unknown

City : St. John

County : Lake

State : Indiana

Agency : Lake County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 8, 2021, around 3:30 a.m., a white Chevy Impala, driven by Jason A. Mitchell, crashed into a blue Nissan sedan on U.S. 41 near 101st Street in St. John, Indiana. Following the initial collision, the Chevy Impala struck a Lake County Sheriff's patrol car that was en route to assist Dyer police. The impact resulted in Mitchell's death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/police-chase-st-john-indiana/

Kevin Christopher Caldwell

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/08/2021

Location : 3300 block Macon Road

City : Columbus

County : Columbus-Muscogee

State : Georgia

Agency : Troup County Sheriff's Office, Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 8, 2021, a vehicle pursuit involving the Troup County Sheriff’s Office began and continued until it ended near the I-185 south ramp on Macon Road in Columbus, Georgia. Officers from the Columbus Police Department, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, and Georgia State Patrol joined the pursuit.
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The chase concluded when Kevin Christopher Caldwell, a 33-year-old male, was shot and killed by police. Authorities have withheld most details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2021-06-09/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-columbus
https://www.wsav.com/crime-safety/gbi-multi-county-chase-ends-in-fatal-shooting-by-trooper/
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gbi-trooper-kills-suspect-in-multi-county-chase-shootout

Gary Anthony Creek

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/08/2021

Location : 8085 Adair Ln

City : Sandy Springs

County : DeKalb

State : Georgia

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 8, 2021, Gary Anthony Creek, 39, was wanted on multiple warrants, including charges of first-degree murder in connection with the death of Brandy Price. U.S. deputy marshals located Creek at an apartment complex on Adair Lane in Sandy Springs, Georgia. During a standoff, Creek allegedly produced a firearm. After a brief exchange, he was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/gary-creek-triple-c-dead-barricade/
https://www.aol.com/news/accused-gang-leader-dies-suicide-181504480.html
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/indicted-gang-leader-gary-creek-killed-himself-during-standoff-in-atlanta-ajc

William McWhirt

Age :59

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/07/2021

Location : East 220 Road and South 500 Road

City : Afton

County : Ottawa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Collinsville Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : killed by crash with police officer

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 7, 2021, around 11:45 a.m., a two-vehicle collision occurred near the intersection of East 220 Road and South 500 Road, northwest of Afton, Oklahoma. The crash involved a 2016 Ford Explorer driven by 48-year-old Douglas "Chad" Goodner, an off-duty reserve officer with the Collinsville Police Department, and a large farming vehicle. Goodner and his passenger, 59-year-old William McWhirt, were both pronounced dead at the scene due to massive injuries. Another passenger in the Explorer sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. The driver of the farming vehicle was not injured.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newson6.com/story/60bfced88686300bca32cd5a/2-killed-in-car-crash-including-collinsville-police-officer

https://ktul.com/news/local/2-dead-after-crash-in-ottawa-county

Antonio Diaz

Age :39

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/07/2021

Location : 1000 W. Louis Henna Blvd

City : Round Rock

County : Williamson

State : Texas

Agency : Round Rock Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers responded to multiple 911 calls around 9:45 a.m. from the Home2 Suites by Hilton, where a man, Antonio Diaz, was reportedly pointing a handgun at people in the lobby and asking, "Do you want to die?" Police arrived at the hotel five minutes later and confronted Diaz, who was still armed in the lobby. At least one officer shot and killed Diaz.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/06/07/officer-involved-shooting-reported-round-rock-hotel/7587163002/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :42

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/07/2021

Location : SW 126th Court & SW 282nd Street

City : Homestead Base

County : Miami-Dade

State : Florida

Agency : Miami-Dade Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Officers responded to a report of gunfire shortly before 2 a.m. inside a residence near the Homestead Air Reserve Base. A 38-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy were found dead inside the home. Three other victims, ages 18, 16, and 11, were taken to the hospital. The suspected shooter, the 42-year-old boyfriend of one of the victims, died by apparent suicide after shooting himself at a nearby location as officers tried to negotiate with him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/3-dead-3-injured-murder-suicide-near-south-florida-military-n1269812

Keith Jackson

Age :30

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/07/2021

Location : 6000 block Cypressdale Drive

City : Riverview

County : Hillsborough

State : Florida

Agency : Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Keith Jackson allegedly shot and killed his boyfriend. During a police standoff, he lit the apartment on fire and shot and killed himself.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2021/06/07/riverview-standoff-ends-with-2-dead-after-man-admits-in-facebook-video-to-killing-boyfriend-sheriff-says/

Lee Waskiewicz

Age :47

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/07/2021

Location : 10 block First Street

City : Bayonne

County : Hudson

State : New Jersey

Agency : Bayonne Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during response to domestic incident

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/07/2021, Bayonne Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting an alleged domestic incident at a home on the 10 block of First Street at approximately 6:30 a.m. After police arrived, "one or more officers" shot and killed Lee Waskiewicz, 47. Authorities have not disclosed details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS INCIDENT
1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2021/06/bayonne-police-shooting-results-in-one-dead.html
https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/hudson/news/bayonne-police-involved-in-fatal-shooting-following-domestic-call/810045/
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/bayonne/sections/police-and-fire/articles/man-killed-in-bayonne-police-shooting-idd

Jeremiah Lee Wright

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/07/2021

Location : SE 122nd Avenue and SE Eagle Glenn Drive

City : Happy Valley

County : Clackamas

State : Oregon

Agency : Happy Valley Police Department (HVPD)

Officer(s) : Deputy Casey Newton

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during vehicle pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 7, 2021, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Deputy Casey Newton of the Happy Valley Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Jeremiah Lee Wright for operating a motor vehicle without license plates. Wright did not stop. Deputy Casey Newton initiated a high-speed chase up to 100 mph that ended when Wright crashed into a fence at the intersection of SE 122nd Avenue and SE Eagle Glenn Drive.
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Wright ran away, and Deputy Newton chased him on foot until Wright stopped and turned toward the deputy. He was allegedly armed, and Deputy Newton opened fire, killing him.
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A grand jury reviewed the incident and determined that Deputy Casey Newton's use of deadly force was justified and reasonable under Oregon law.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/man-fatally-shot-by-deputy-chase-happy-valley-oregon/283-16915c57-832b-4b7c-8459-067764dd73d6
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/deputy-acted-in-self-defense-when-he-shot-and-killed-a-man-in-happy-valley/283-7e4043e3-c5b9-413d-a9cb-f68d884bf6c7
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/07/15/grand-jury-finds-clackamas-county-deputy-was-justified-in-deadly-shooting/
https://katu.com/news/local/clackamas-co-officials-identify-man-shot-killed-by-deputy-in-happy-valley
https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/ccso-slain-felon-had-9mm-glock-when-deputy-fired/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/06/2021

Location : North Peoria Avenue and East Pine Street

City : Tulsa

County : Tulsa

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Tulsa Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 6, 2021, Tulsa Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at a residence near North Peoria Avenue and East Pine Street. Upon arrival, they encountered a man waving a firearm outside the home. The individual retreated into the house, leading to a prolonged standoff. After several hours, the man emerged and allegedly pointed his weapon at officers. A police sniper then fatally shot him.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktul.com/news/local/man-dead-following-officer-involved-shooting

Michael J. Knighten

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/05/2021

Location : LA-1034 and Vincent Road

City : Denham Springs

County : Livingston

State : Louisiana

Agency : Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 5, 2021, deputies from the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a location near LA-1034 and Vincent Road in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Upon the deputies’ arrival, Michael J. Knighten, a 32-year-old male, drove away in his vehicle. Police escalated a chase, during which Knighten made a U-turn, leading to a head-on collision with a deputy’s patrol vehicle parked on the shoulder of Highway 16 near James Street.
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Police alleged that during the chase, Knighten caused the collision intentionally to die by suicide. However, law enforcement did not provide any evidence, such as body camera footage, dashcam recordings, or official reports, to substantiate this claim. Knighten died from injuries sustained in the vehicle collision during the active police chase.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/25/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.brproud.com/news/lpso-deputy-hurt-and-suspect-dies-in-head-on-collision
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/article_ba9c7d92-c8c9-11eb-bc0b-b7744e5c51f5.html
https://www.wafb.com/2021/06/06/man-dead-after-head-on-collision-during-police-chase/

Mark A. Sousa

Age :44

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/05/2021

Location : Intersection of Bartlett Road and Wings Mills Road

City : Mount Vernon

County : Kennebec

State : Maine

Agency : Kennebec County Sheriff's Office, Mount Vernon Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 5, 2021, Mark A. Sousa, 44, was seen speeding in Mount Vernon, Maine. Police could not catch him and targeted him again when they saw him hours later elsewhere driving a Volkswagen Jetta on Burns Road in Augusta. He did not stop for a traffic stop. Officers from the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office and the Mount Vernon PD escalated a chase at high speeds until he ran off the road and crashed in the woods near the intersection of Bartlett Road and Wings Mills Road in Mount Vernon. The vehicle was empty, and his body was located in a nearby field. Police state that he was ejected during the crash. The Maine State Police investigated and justified the fatal pursuit.
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Total Fatalities: 1 fatality

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.centralmaine.com/2021/06/06/augusta-man-killed-in-crash-in-mount-vernon-following-two-speeding-incidents/
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/crime/one-person-dead-after-two-related-police-pursuits-near-the-manchester-augusta-maine-town-line/97-c0103d92-05cb-44fe-896b-36130094edeb
https://www.wmtw.com/article/augusta-man-dies-after-high-speed-pursuit-and-crash-into-woods/36640898

Jose Angel Ibarra Ruiz

Age :24

Gender :Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/05/2021

Location : 13631 TX-36

City : Needville

County : Fort Bend

State : Texas

Agency : Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by off-duty deputy

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Around 11:45 p.m., during quinceaneras and graduation parties at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Needville, an off-duty Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office deputy shot and killed Jose Angel Ibarra Ruiz, who was reportedly armed with a knife. The incident occurred outside the venue.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://abc13.com/fort-bend-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-man-shot-and-killed-knight-of-columbus-hall-knife-attack-suspect/10756875/

Kyle Edward Shorette

Age :49

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/05/2021

Location : 103 South Dudley Street

City : Burgaw

County : Pender

State : North Carolina

Agency : Burgaw Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 5, 2021, Burgaw Police stopped Kyle Edward Shorette, 49, after observing his white truck driving erratically near South Dudley Street. Shorette stopped in the parking lot of a Piggly Wiggly grocery store at 103 South Dudley Street.
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An officer approached the vehicle, gathered Shorette’s information, and returned to the patrol car. While the officer was in the patrol car, Shorette used a firearm to fatally shoot himself inside his truck.
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The Burgaw Police Department confirmed the incident as a suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://article.wn.com/view/2021/06/06/Burgaw_police_Pender_man_shoots_kills_himself_during_traffic/
https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/21333118/Kyle-Edward-Shorette/Wallace/North-Carolina/Quinn-McGowen-Funeral-Home
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/nc/willard/kyle-shorette-12846614

Timothy Flowers

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/04/2021

Location : 900 block Avenue D

City : Rochester

County : Monroe

State : New York

Agency : Rochester Police Department

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 4, 2021, police officers attempted to arrest 29-year-old Timothy Flowers in connection with a triple shooting that occurred in Sumner Park in May 2021. During the initial shooting, Flowers allegedly fired 14 shots into a vehicle at close range, injuring three people, one of whom was left paralyzed.
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When police attempted to arrest Flowers, he reportedly fled and pulled out a gun, firing at officers. In response, the officers shot and killed him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2021/06/04/rochester-police-shoot-and-kill-man-avenue-d-incident/7546763002/
https://www.wxxi.org/news/2021/06/04/rochester-police-shoot-and-kill-suspect-morning-incident-avenue-d
https://www.wxxi.org/news/2021/06/04/rochester-police-shooting-summary-and-details

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/04/2021

Location : 12400 block Mar Vista Street

City : Whittier

County : Los Angeles

State : California

Agency : Whittier Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during "man with a gun" call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/04/2021, at approximately 12:10 p.m., Whittier Police Department officers responded to a call reporting a person with a gun near a city dog park in Whittier, California. Upon arrival, officers determined that the individual had already left the area.
Shortly thereafter, another officer located the man on a city-maintained bike trail near the 12400 block of Mar Vista Street. According to police, the man allegedly pulled a handgun out of his pocket. The officer opened fire, killing the man.
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Investigation:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the officer-involved shooting. The identity of the deceased and the involved officer(s) has not been publicly disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.whittierpd.org/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/police-shooting-whittier-california-bike-trail-suspect/
https://www.losangeles.cbs.com/news/whittier-police-involved-shooting-june-2021/

Andrew Homen

Age :34

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/04/2021

Location : 2 McCusker Drive

City : Braintree

County : Norfolk

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Braintree Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/04/2021, Braintree Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex located at 2 McCusker Dr in Braintree. Andrew Homen fled into the adjacent woods after the call. After a 45-minute search, a police K-9 unit located Homen. During the encounter, Homen killed the police dog and wounded an officer before being shot and killed by the police.

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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Homen), 1 K-9 fatality, 1 officer injury

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Last Update: 12/26/2024

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SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/braintree-police-justified-in-shooting-death-of-armed-man-da-says/2579750/
2. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/braintree-police-justified-shooting-death-armed-man-k9-kitt/
3. https://www.abc6.com/da-police-justified-in-shooting-death-of-armed-man-who-shot-officer-dog/
4. https://959watd.com/blog/2021/12/da-rules-braintree-officers-justified-in-k-9-kitt-shooting/
5. https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/da-use-deadly-force-by-police-justified-braintree-shooting/5K4MLFGUQ5EDLEHYNCFBRUW3NI/

Winston Boogie Smith Jr.

Age :32

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 06/03/2021

Location : 1400 block W. Lake Street

City : Minneapolis

County : Hennepin

State : Minnesota

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service, Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 3, 2021, members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force attempted to arrest 32-year-old Winston Boogie Smith Jr. on an outstanding warrant for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. The arrest took place in a parking ramp near West Lake Street in Minneapolis. During the encounter, Smith was reportedly uncooperative and produced a handgun. Officers fired at Smith, fatally wounding him. The incident led to protests and civil unrest in the Minneapolis area. An investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension concluded that the officers' use of deadly force was legally justified.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://knsiradio.com/2021/06/09/bca-asks-public-for-footage-of-officer-involved-shooting/ 

Clayton Wayne Barbee

Age :28

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/02/2021

Location : 2953 Willafa Woods Road

City : Cartwright

County : Bryan

State : Oklahoma

Agency : U.S. Marshals Service

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police during fugitive apprehension

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 2, 2021, U.S. Marshals shot and killed 28-year-old Clayton Wayne Barbee in Cartwright, Oklahoma. Barbee was wanted on multiple counts from several counties in Texas and Oklahoma, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed by authorities.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://copblaster.com/blast/39155/clayton-wayne-barbee-killed-by-u-s-marshals-service

David J. Burdick

Age :27

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/02/2021

Location : Merrill

City :

County : Lincoln

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Deputies Dean Dokken, Logan Lange, AshtinZunker

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 2, 2021, at approximately 5:24 p.m., deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office pursued a stolen vehicle driven by 27-year-old David J. Burdick. The pursuit continued until Burdick veered off the roadway and crashed, resulting in his death. Three deputies—Dean Dokken, Logan Lange, and AshtinZunker—were involved in the pursuit.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2021/06/08/identities-released-in-fatal-lincoln-co-chase/

Robert "Smiley" Lee-Roy Stanley Pearce

Age :37

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/01/2021

Location : Sixth Street and Utah Street

City : Berwick

County : St. Mary

State : Louisiana

Agency : St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 1, 2021, at approximately 2:30 a.m., deputies from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office and officers from the Berwick Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious individual near Sixth Street and Utah Street in Berwick, Louisiana. Robert Pearce, a 37-year-old male from New Iberia, ran away on foot. Police escalated a chase and alleged that Pearce attempted to enter a vehicle occupied by a female driver while holding an object they believed was a gun. Law enforcement opened fire, killing Pearce.
He was pronounced dead on the street by the St. Mary Parish Coroner's Office.
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Investigators later disclosed that Pearce had been unarmed and was carrying only a BB pistol. The Louisiana State Police are investigating the shooting.
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Total Fatalities: 1

Last Update: 12/25/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.katc.com/news/st-mary-parish/state-police-investigating-shooting-involving-deputy-in-berwick
https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/article_8b27685a-dab7-11eb-ae68-3fe82f82a3ec.html
https://www.wafb.com/2021/06/01/berwick-man-fatally-shot-by-police-st-mary-parish/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :19

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/01/2021

Location : I-10

City : Sierra Blanca

County : Hudspeth

State : Texas

Agency : U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Hudspeth County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under police duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Border Patrol agents noticed a Nissan Altima driving past the checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas, and initiated a pursuit. The vehicle reportedly crashed into a median barrier. As agents and deputies approached the vehicle, they heard a gunshot. Upon approaching, they found the driver dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktsm.com/news/border-report/cbp-19-year-old-american-kills-self-after-skirting-border-patrol-checkpoint-leading-brief-chase/

Christopher Dyess

Age :43

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 06/01/2021

Location : Rock Hill Road

City : Sumrall

County : Lamar

State : Mississippi

Agency : Sumrall Police Department

Officer(s) : Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance call

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 1, 2021, Sumrall Police Department officers responded to a call at a home on Rock Hill Road in Sumrall, Mississippi, after a disturbance was reported to Lamar County dispatchers. The specifics of the disturbance have not been disclosed by the police. It remains unclear whether Christopher Dyess was armed or if he made any threats during the incident. Police shot and killed Dyess for unknown reasons.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

1. https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2021/06/03/mississippi-authorities-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-that-killed-man-tuesday/
2. https://darkhorsepressnow.com/mbi-investigates-police-shooting-in-sumrall/
3. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228154803/christopher_shawn-dyess

Jonathan Ivar Thompson

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 06/01/2021

Location : 800 block Ridgepoint Drive

City : Independence

County : Kenton

State : Kentucky

Agency : Independence Police Department, Kenton County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 1, 2021, Jonathan Ivar Thompson, a 29-year-old male, was shot and killed by officers from the Independence Police Department and the Kenton County Sheriff's Office during an attempted arrest. The incident occurred in the 800 block of Ridgepoint Drive in Independence, Kentucky. Officers shot and killed him for reasons they have not publicly explained.
TOTAL FATALITIES:
Fatalities: 1 (Jonathan Ivar Thompson)

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nkytribune.com/news/jonathan-thompson-police-shooting/
https://www.wlwt.com/article/police-identify-man-killed-in-independence-officer-involved-shooting/36451547
https://www.local12.com/news/independence-officer-involved-shooting-investigation/

Michael Jackson

Age :29

Gender :Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/31/2021

Location : US-65 and Ashley Plantation Road

City : Tallulah

County : Madison

State : Louisiana

Agency : Louisiana State Police

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 31, 2021, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Madison Parish Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the Louisiana State Police regarding an armed individual, Michael Jackson, a 29-year-old Black male from Vicksburg, Mississippi, who had locked himself in his vehicle on U.S. Highway 65, north of Tallulah, Louisiana.
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Earlier that day, Jackson had fled from Warren County Sheriff's deputies in Mississippi, allegedly dragging them with his vehicle as they attempted to arrest him on outstanding warrants.
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Upon being located by Madison Parish deputies, Jackson fled and crashed into a ditch alongside U.S. Highway 65. He then produced a handgun, leading deputies to secure the scene and call for assistance.
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Louisiana State Police personnel, including police negotiators, arrived and engaged in a standoff. During this time, Jackson exhibited erratic behavior, such as shooting into his own vehicle and walking into an adjacent field with the firearm. The police fired less-lethal weapons in an attempt to disarm him. Subsequently, Jackson approached the safety perimeter and attempted to draw his handgun, prompting troopers to open fire, resulting in his death.
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Total Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/25/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/breaking-news-louisiana-state-police-work-stand-off-in-tallulah/
https://www.wapt.com/article/sheriff-suspect-dragged-warren-county-detective-over-outstanding-warrant/36586518
https://www.vicksburgpost.com/2021/06/01/vicksburg-man-killed-in-standoff-with-louisiana-authorities/
https://www.picayuneitem.com/2021/06/louisiana-state-police-investigating-trooper-involved-shooting-in-madison-parish/

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/31/2021

Location : 2301 Main Street

City : Houston

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Three male patrons were shot inside the CLE nightclub, with one fatally wounded. A Harris County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed the alleged shooter.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://cityofhouston.news/investigation-into-shooting-incident-at-2301-main-street/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=investigation-into-shooting-incident-at-2301-main-street 

Tou Yia Lor

Age :33

Gender :Male

Race : Asian

Date : 05/31/2021

Location : Oak Street and Domke Street

City : La Crosse

County : La Crosse

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Onalaska Police Department

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 31, 2021, an Onalaska Police officer observed a motorcycle speeding on Highway 35. The officer attempted to stop the motorcycle at a stop sign, and although the rider initially appeared to comply, the motorcyclist sped off down Oak Avenue at an estimated speed of 100 mph. While notifying dispatch to end the pursuit, the officer witnessed the motorcycle crash into a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The motorcyclist, identified as 33-year-old Tou Yia Lor, was thrown from the motorcycle and died from the injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the Hyundai Tucson was injured.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality, 1 Injury

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wxow.com/news/crime/onalaska-police-identify-fatal-motorcycle-crash-victim/article_72ebd7c1-70b4-5e9a-9ee9-5bfdfaa1e0f7.html 

Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender :Unknown

Race : Unknown

Date : 05/30/2021

Location : US-301 and Courtland Road

City : Petersburg

County : Prince George

State : Virginia

Agency : Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 30, 2021, a Dinwiddie County deputy attempted to stop a black Mercedes SUV for speeding on I-85. The deputy reportedly lost sight of the SUV on Route 703 and ended the pursuit. Moments later, the SUV driver lost control of the vehicle on wet pavement, veered off the road, and crashed into a tree, resulting in their death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/route-301-prince-george-driver-killed-was-fleeing-deputy

Hank Miller

Age :48

Gender :Male

Race : White

Date : 05/30/2021

Location : Coffee Creek Road

City : Antlers

County : Oklahoma

State : Oklahoma

Agency : Pushmataha County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) : Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 30, 2021, around 2:45 a.m., Pushmataha County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on 48-year-old Hank Miller near Coffee Creek Road in Antlers, Oklahoma, citing an obstructed license plate.
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After initial contact, Miller drove away. Police pursued him to his home. Upon arrival, deputies attempted to remove a female passenger from the vehicle. During this interaction, Miller allegedly attempted to flee again, reportedly striking a deputy with his vehicle. In response, another deputy fired multiple shots, fatally wounding Miller.
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The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) reported that Miller died at the home, and the injured deputy was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Subsequent body camera footage released by the family's attorney appeared to contradict initial reports, leading to a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Miller's family against the sheriff and deputies involved.
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SOURCE LINKS :

https://kfor.com/news/local/osbi-ids-oklahoma-man-shot-killed-by-pushmataha-county-deputy-after-allegedly-ramming-another-deputy/
https://ktul.com/news/local/family-of-man-killed-by-pushmataha-county-deputies-to-file-civil-rights-lawsuit#