List of killings by law enforcement.

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New wiki entry.

I have a feeling that it may be done by David Packman, former owner of "Injsutice Everywhere".

At any rate, great resource.

Just from 2012.

(I know, format fail)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ed_States_2012

Date Name (Age) State (City) Description
2012-10-04 Polanco, Noel (22) New York (New York) Polanco was driving erratically and cut off two unmarked police vans. After using their vans to force the car to stop, a uniformed detective and a second officer approached the vehicle. The detective, who was on the passenger side, allegedly saw Polanco reach for something under his seat and fired one shot. Polanco, who was unarmed, was fatally struck in the abdomen.[2]

2012-10-02 unnamed male Florida (Miami) Suspect approached two detectives who were conducting surveillance with his arm behind his back. The two officers identified themselves as Police. A fight ensued between the detectives and the suspect and the suspect was fatally shot. A firearm was found in his possession.[3]

July to September, 2012
Date Name (Age) State (City) Description

2012-09-30 Arnold Jr., Eugene Leroy (36) Texas (Shamrock) Arnold fled from police in Oklahoma and crossed into Texas. The vehicle chase ended when Arnold crashed into a field. A struggle ensued between Arnold and a Texas DPS officer. During the struggle, Arnold was fatally wounded with a gunshot.[4]

2012-09-29 Buquet, Christian Nicholas (19) Idaho (Coeur d’Alene) Buquet was leading the police on a high speed chase after he had shot someone. Buquet lost control of his vehicle and spun out. Buquet then exited the vehicle and fired at officers. The officers returned fire, fatally striking Buquet.[5]

2012-09-29 Wycoff, Stephen Robert (39) Maryland (California) Wycoff got into a violent struggle with an officer that were responding to a disturbance call. During the struggle, the officer fatally shot Wycoff.[6]

2012-09-28 Alvarado, Valeria (32) California (Chula Vista) Alvarado struck a plainsclothes Border Patrol agent with her car. The agent was being dragged by the car when he shot Alvarado.[7]

2012-09-28 Davis Jr., Alton (32) Lousiana (Henderson) Deputies were approaching a vehicle in which Davis was behind the wheel. Davis put the vehicle into reverse and struck one of the officers. The officers fired at the vehicle, fatally wounding Davis.[8]

2012-09-28 Helvik, Thomas (41) Louisiana (LaFayette) Helvik was being pursued following a bank robbery. Helvik drove his truck through a field and struck a fence. He was then shot and killed by a pursing officer.[9]

2012-09-27 Mayhew, Anthony (37) Utah (Salt Lake City) Mayhew was in a 2-hour standoff with police that started with a bomb scare at a downtown bus station. Mayhew was fatally shot when he allegedly stopped listening to the officers commands and started to approach them.[10]

2012-09-27 Rodriguez Jr., Jose (14) California (Santa Ana) Rodriguez allegedly called 9-1-1 to report a man with a gun outside of his house. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Rodriguez standing by the road armed with a shotgun. Rodriguez ignored orders to drop the weapon. Officers fatally shot Rodriguez when he allegedly pointed the weapon at officers.[11]

2012-09-26 Worley, Kevin (25) Missouri (Rock Hill) Worley was a suspect in recent home invasions. An officer spotted him sitting in a car at a gas station. When the officer approached and ordered Worley to show his hands, Worley pulled out a gun. Worley was fatally shot when he allegedly pointed to weapon at the officer.[12]

2012-09-25 Bah, Mohamed (28) New York (New York) Bah was fatally shot by three officers as he was stabbing a fourth officer. Police were at Bah's apartment after receiving a call from his mother. Bah's mother was worried that her son might hurt himself or someone else. Police used a taser and rubber bullet prior to using their regular firearms.[13]

2012-09-25 Paladino, Maurice Chad (42) Texas (Austin) Paladino stole an SUV from a car dealership earlier in the day. When police found the vehicle in a hotel parking lot, they attempted to arrest Paladino. Paladino got in the vehicle and allegedly drove at an officer. The officer shot Paladino, who died the following day from his wounds.[14]

2012-09-24 Alvarez, Edgar (24) California (Hayward) Police were searching for the suspect in an earlier shooting at a bar. When police attempted to stop a vehicle for questioning, the driver put the car in reverse and drove at the officers. The officers then fatally shot the driver.[15][16]

2012-09-23 Lopez, Joshua Michael (22) Maryland (Dundalk) Officers were talking to the man after calls about a suspicious person in the area. The suspect allegedly went for the officers gun. A second officer then fatally shot him.[17][18]

2012-09-23 Lee Sr., Henry (77) Washingon (Seattle) The man used a medical alert system to request help because of a suspicous activity in the
area. When officers arrived at his house, he came outside with a gun. Two of the officers shot him when he allegedly raised the weapon towards them.[19]

2012-09-22 Barnes, Samuel William (49) Arizona (Phoenix) Officers were responding to a domestic dispute call when the encountered Barnes pointing an AK-47 at his wife. Officers shot him when he refused to lower the weapon. After being hit Barnes pointed the weapon towards one of the officers, the officer fired a second time. Barnes died later at the hospital.[20]

2012-09-22 unnamed male Wisconsin (Eau Galle) Police were called to house of a man said to be suicidal and armed. The man came out of the house with 3 weapons. He fired at least two shots at officers, striking one of their patrol cars. The officers then returned fire, fataly hitting the suspect.[21]

2012-09-22 Storey, Paul Lawson (35) California (Roseville) Suspect was fleeing from the scene of a domestic dispute. When an officer caught him and attempted to arrest him, a struggle ensued. A second officer, fearing for the safety of the other officer, fatally shot the suspect.[22]

2012-09-22 Claunch, Brian Texas (Houston) Police responded to report of a combative resident with a history of schizophrenia at a personal care home. Claunch, a double-amputee, cornered an officer with his wheelchair and threatened to stab the officer with a pen. A second officer feared for the first officer's safety and fatally shot Claunch.[23]

2012-09-21 Kelly, Jeremiah (31) Florida (Hollywood) Kelly was caught burglarizing a home, and was fattaly shot when he allegedly charged at officers[24]

2012-09-21 Ziniewicz, Atom (34) Alaska (Healy) Officers were searching a wooded area for Ziniewicz in connection with an earlier shooting. During the manhunt, Ziniewicz was fatally shot.[25]

2012-09-20 Hill, Tyjuan (22) New York (New York) An officer pulled the suspect's car over. When the car came to a stop, the driver got out and ran on foot. When the officer caught up to him, the two men struggled. At one point the officer fired his gun, fatally striking the man in the head.[26][27]

2012-09-20 Ferguson, Danny David (60) North Carolina (High Point) Police responding to a report of a stabbing at an apartment building found Ferguson in the lobby, armed with a knife. Two officers shot at him, killing him, after he allegedly refused commands to drop the knife and came towards them.[28]

2012-09-20 Marquez, Samuel Jason (44) New Mexico (South Valley) Police were called when Marquez arrived at his mother's house and began arguing with her. She had a restraining order against him. Police say that when officers arrived, Marquez walked outside with a knife to his mother's throat. Officers shot and killed Marquez when he allegedly turned back toward the house and tried to take her with him.[29]

2012-09-19 Towler, Delma (83) Virginia (Altavista) Police were investigating a 9-1-1 call and hang up. While the officers were trying to communicate with anyone in the house, a shot was fired from within. Delma then exited the house with a gun in her hand and walked towards another house. Officers ordered her to drop the weapon. Delma then allegedly pointed it towards the officers, one of whom then fatally shot her.[30]

2012-09-19 unnamed male California (Vista) A gang-enforcement officer confronted the man because he was holding a knife. The two men got into a struggle. During the struggle the suspect took control of the officer's taser. The officer then drew his firearm, and fatally shot the man.[31]

2012-09-19 Monge, Elias (22) California (Fresno) Police were responding to a call about an individual firing a shotgun in their front yard. Six officers responded and talked with the suspect for about 10 minutes, while waiting for a crisis negotiator to arrive. Before the negotiator got there, the suspect allegedly pointed the weapon towards one of the officers. All six officers at the scene fired their weapons, fatally striking the suspect.[32][33]

2012-09-19 Domagala, Thomas Lars (27) Nevada (North Las Vegas) The suspect was being tracked by a mult-agency fugitive task force. During a vehicle pursuit, the car he was a passenger in struck another vehicle. The suspect got out and ran on foot. When the suspect allegedly made a motion as if going for a weapon, one of the pursing officers fatally shot him.[34][35]

2012-09-18 Stowell Jr., Gerald Arthur (50) Oregon (The Dalles) Police were at the house after a reported rape occurred. After some officers left the house to take the victim to the hospital, the suspect entered a bathroom and allegedly came out with a large knife. Two officers shot him after he refused to drop the weapon.[36][37]

2012-09-17 unnamed male (27) California (Paramount) The suspect got into a fight with a deputy responding to family dispute call. After hitting the officer in the head and attempting to choke him, the suspect allegedly went for the officer's pistol. At that point the officer fatally shot the suspect.[38]

2012-09-16 Lucas, Jermaine (29) Nebraska (Omaha) Lucas was on a 48-hour furlough from a correctional facility when he was shot and killed by officers. The officers were investigating gunshots when they spotted Lucas running down the street towards them. They ordered him to lay down on the ground. Lucas allegedly went for his weapon, and the two officers fired.[39]

2012-09-15 Castillo-Romero, Johnny (23) Arizona (Tucson) An officer responding to a call about a man with a gun spotted Romero, and ordered him to show his hands. Romero, who was in a wheelchair, allegedly turned and pointed a weapon at the officer, who then fatally shot him.[40]

2012-09-14 McCall, Clay Crawford (26) North Carolina (Charlotte) Officers were responding to a domestic dispute call. McCall's grandmother had locked herself inside her home because of McCall's behavior. As officers approached McCall, he allegedly picked up some shears and aggressively moved towards the officers. One officer used a taser, and the second officer fired 2 rounds from his gun. McCall was pronounced dead at the hospital.[41]

2012-09-14 Schuck, Daniel (47) Texas (San Antonio) Police were responding to a disturbance call at a hotel. Upon entering the room, the suspect allegedly fired at officers, both of whom returned fire. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.[42][43]

2012-09-13 Idakoji, Labaran (26) Texas (Houtson) Officers were arriving at a scene of multiple stabbings. The suspect then allegedly attempted to attack an officer. That officer shot the suspect. When the suspect continued to advance towards the officer, a second officer fired at the suspect, fatally wounding him.[44][45]

2012-09-13 Shirrel, Dustin Lee (30) Oklahoma (Pryor) Police attempted to pull over a vehicle that Shirrel was a passenger in, because it appeared to be stolen. The driver fled, and after five miles crashed the car. Shirrel ran on foot into nearby woods. The driver surrendered, and told the officers that Shirrel was armed. Later he stepped out of the woods and allegedly brandished a handgun. Officers from three different agencies opened fire, killing Shirrel.[46]

2012-09-12 Burns, James (53) Pennsylvania (Erie) Two bicycle cops spotted an armed individual. When police made contact and ordered him to drop his weapon, he allegedly pointed it at one of the officers. The officer responding by firing 2 shots, fatally striking the suspect in the head.[47][48]

2012-09-12 Le, Victor Charles (20) Georgia (Lilburn) Family members called the police because their son was threatening to commit robbery. When an officer approached the house the man came outside. After a conversation with the officer, Le allegedly pointed a BB gun at the officer, who fired one shot. Le was fatally wounded.[49][50]

2012-09-11 Jordan, David (20) California (Long Beach) Police say they were responding to a call about an armed man saying he wanted the police to end his life. Jordan's grandmother, the 911 caller, says she called to ask for an ambulance and informed the dispatcher that Jordan had autism. Police shot at Jordan multiple times when he allegedly lunged at them with what family members say was a steak knife.[51][52]

2012-09-09 Cundy, Jerome George "Jerry" (53) Georgia (Marietta) Police began pursuing a vehicle that matched a description from an armed robbery after it refused a traffic stop. Officers eventually executed a PIT maneuver on the vehicle, and the driver allegedly got out and pointed a gun at officers, who shot the man to death.[53][54]

2012-09-08 Wallace, Carleton J. (30) Arkansas (Alexander) An officer allegedly spotted Wallace walking with a pistol in the waist of his pants. Police say Wallace threw the weapon down along the road, and that an officer was searching him when her pistol reportedly discharged on accident, killing him.[55]

2012-09-07 Cuevas, Reynaldo (20) New York (New York) Police responded to a burglary at a deli when a customer called 911. The burglary
suspects attempted to flee through the back when police arrived. Cuevas, an employee, emerged from the front of the deli behind his manager and ran into a police officer, who fatally shot him. Police say they "believe it was an accidental discharge."[56]

2012-09-06 Prieto, Eduardo (32) Florida (Hallandale Beach) Officers were responding to an armed robbery of a Walmart and followed the suspect's vehicle to a restaurant about three miles away. Three officers "perceived a threat" and fired on Prieto, killing him.[57]

2012-09-06 Martinez, Donna Lynn (39) Colorado (Lakewood) Officers pulled over an SUV whose plates checked as stolen, and the two officers approached the vehicle from either side. According to police, the passenger became combative and the officer used a Taser on the man. The female driver began to drive away, and the other officer shot her, killing her. Police say that officer's arm was trapped in the vehicle; he had allegedly tried to remove the keys with his left hand, and then used his right hand to shoot her.[58]

2012-09-05 Williams, Omarri (17) Florida (Orlando) Three officers shot and killed Williams when he allegedly pointed a gun at them after shooting two other people. Officers were responding to an armed robbery call.[59]

2012-09-05 Gover, Edward S. (47) Washington (Spokane) Gover was shot 6 times by officers who confronted him in his girlfriend's backyard, believing him to be armed. Gover allegedly told the officers he had a knife, but only a set of keys was found by his body. Police had begun pursuing him after receiving a domestic assault report.[60][61]

2012-09-05 Sweatman, James Jr. Georgia (Atlanta) Police responded to a car break-in call and an officer got into a struggle with a man, who he shot to death. Police say they recovered a gun and a screwdriver at the scene.[62][63]

2012-09-04 Lacy, Christopher Boone (36) California (Walnut Creek) Lacy was pulled over by a California Highway Patrol officer. Lacy shot and fatally wounded the officer. Another officer approached the vehicle from the passenger side and fatally shot the suspect. Lacy died later that day in the hospital. Officer Kenyon M. Youngstrom, 37, died from his wounds on September 5, 2012.[64][65]

2012-09-04 Pineda, Mark (21) Texas (San Antonio) An off-duty police officer shot and killed a man who allegedly broke his kitchen window and entered his apartment. The officer shot the man in the head.[66][67]

2012-09-03 Rivera, Jovan (26) California (Azusa) Shot while running from an officer. Officer was chasing the suspect after being alerted to an attempted robbery of an adult store. The officer believed that Rivera was armed due to information from the store clerk, it was later determined that he was unarmed.[68][69]

2012-09-02 Romero, Mario (23) California (Vallejo) Romero and his cousin, Joseph Johnson, were approached by officers for questioning regarding a recent gang-related shooting. Romero and Johnson were both shot after Romero allegedly went for a gun in his waistband. Romero died from his wounds. It was later discovered that the weapon was a pellet gun.[70]

2012-09-02 Endrizzi, Robert Edward (60) Washington (Arlington) SWAT team was responding to calls about an individual shooting at people and vehicles. SWAT team came under fire and returned fire. Suspected was fatally wounded in shootout with officers.[71][72]

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2012-09-01 Chabot, Denis John (38) Texas (Houston) Officers responded to report of a disturbance at a motel. Officers arrived to find Chabot running on a freeway. Officers attempted to protect him by blocking traffic, but he continued to run. Chabot was then stunned with a Taser. Chabot was pronounced dead at a hospital. [73]

2012-09-01 Rosario, Salvador New Jersey (Paterson) Police shot Rosario after he allegedly made a move toward them with a hammer. Officers had ordered him to drop the hammer in English, but Rosario only spoke Spanish.[74]

2012-09-01 Plato-Jacobo, Daniel (47) New Jersey (North Bergen) Plato-Jacobo had threatened to stab people with broken glass. Plato-Jacobo then went into his apartment and retrieved a kitchen knife. He was fatally shot after refusing to drop the knife.[75]

2012-09-01 Zelaya, Elder Josue (18) Georgia (Atlanta) Zelaya opened fire in a bar wounding 4 patrons. An off-duty officer who was working security called for back-up. When a uniformed on-duty officer arrived, they engaged Zelaya. Zelaya ended up fatally wounded.

2012-09-01 unnamed male (45) California (San Diego) Was shot and killed in hospital after attacking deputies who were guarding him. He was at the hospital to receive treatment for injuries sustained in an earlier incident with officers at the downtown jail.[76]

2012-08-31 Gavin, Prince Jamel (29) Washington (Tacoma) Officers were responding to a domestic violence call, and when they arrived Gavin got out of a truck and ran towards the house. At some point he turned, causing an officer to feel threatened, shooting him to death. Investigators allegedly found a gun near Gavin's body. This incident is that officer's second shooting in his 5-year career.[77]

2012-08-31 Henderson, Mark (19) Minnesota (Woodbury) At a Red Roof Inn, Henderson was shot multiple times by three officers when they thought he was armed and non-compliant. Police say they did not find a weapon on Henderson's body. Another man allegedly was armed and ended up holding people hostage; a SWAT team was able to negotiate a surrender and he was taken into custody.[78]

2012-08-30 Anderson, Willie (54) Missouri (St. Louis) Shot by officers after allegedly advancing on them with a machete.[79]

2012-08-30 Leatherwood, Paul (47) South Carolina (Anderson) Officers responding to a domestic violence call entered the home. Leatherwood allegedly pointed a weapon at the officers; at least one of the officers opened fire. Leatherwood was hit and killed.[80]

2012-08-29 Pollard, Myron (18) Missouri (St. Louis) Pollard was shot by an ATF agent and died the following morning. The ATF and local police were attempting to arrest Pollard and four others following a multi-week investigation.[81]

2012-08-29 unnamed male California (Carson) A suspect was shot by an officer and died later at a hospital.[82]

2012-08-29 Valdez III, Edward (21) Colorado (Pueblo) Police say a man on a bicycle was shooting out car windows with a BB gun early in the morning. When an officer approached the man, he allegedly fired at an officer, striking him, and the officer shot him to death.[83][84]

2012-08-28 Haney, Gary (40) Colorado (Denver) Officers attempted to arrest Haney who was wanted on two nation-wide warrants. Haney threatened that they only way he would be taken from the hotel was in a body bag. Haney raised a tool, configured in the shape of a gun, and raised it in a threatening manner. He was shot by three officers with five rounds.[85]

2012-08-28 Prine, Deborah (42)
Prine, Robert (50) Louisiana (Reserve) A man and woman were shot and killed during an altercation with police at a trailer park. Police say they were armed. This incident occurred during Hurricane Isaac (2012).[86][87]

2012-08-28 Shull, Christopher (25) California (Bellflower) A police chase began in Fullerton after Shull refused to pull over for a traffic violation. Eventually a collision occurred between a police car and the man's vehicle. Police exited their cars, and shot Shull to death after he allegedly tried to run them over.[88][89]

2012-08-28 unknown male Florida (Marianna) Police were hunting a for a suspect in an armed robbery after a woman reported a man with a gun stealing her cell phone at a CVS Pharmacy. After tracking the man in the woods for several hours, he made it to the highway and encountered police. As he retreated into the woods he allegedly reached for a gun, and officers shot him to death. Police have thus far been unable to determine the man's identity.[90][91]

2012-08-27 Ruiz, Pedro (32) California (Antioch) Officers were responding to report of a domestic dispute involving a gun. They began pursuing an armed suspect by car, and then on foot after the suspect rammed two police cars and then crashed. Officers shot the suspect to death on the roof of a house after he allegedly pointed a gun at them.[92][93]

2012-08-27 De Las Nieves, Edwardo (31) California (Acampo) A police chase began after a man refused to pull over for a traffic violation and officers discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen. After a 36-minute chase, officers executed a PIT maneuver and the car went into a ditch. Officers opened fired when the vehicle drove in reverse, striking a highway patrol car. De Las Nieves was killed and a female passenger was injured. De Las Nieves had escaped from a low-security county prison 2 weeks prior.[94][95]

2012-08-25 Palmer, Aaron (24) Oklahoma (Seminole) An officer was at the Palmer's home serving a felony warrant against Palmer's father, Randall Palmer. The younger Palmer allegedly confronted the officer with a knife. The officer fired once, striking him in the chest. Palmer died later at the hospital.[96]

2012-08-24 unnamed male North Carolina (Goldsboro) Killed during an exchange of gunfire between officers serving a drug-related search warrant and the suspects. An officer and another suspect were injured.[97]

2012-08-24 Johnson, Jeffrey (53) New York (New York) Shot and killed by police at the Empire State Building while trying to flee after fatally shooting a former co-worker. Eight bystanders were wounded by police gunfire.[98][99]

2012-08-22 Schluderberg, Michael J. (25) Maryland (Centreville) Schluderberg escaped from a nearby prison, broke into a home and stole a knife and gun. When he was spotted by officers, he ignored their orders. Schluderberg allegedly fired at officers, who returned fire and killed him.[100]

2012-08-22 Robinson, Calvin (21) Alabama (Brighton) One person was killed and another injured as narcotics officers interacted with suspects in an ongoing investigation.[101][102]

2012-08-21 Wright, Burrell Ramsey (26) Massachusetts (Boston) Suspect was shot and killed after a brief chase that ended when Wright allegedly brandished a handgun at officers. Officers shot and killed him after he refused to obey orders to put the weapon down.[103][104]

2012-08-21 Abrams, Terrance Lamar (23) Florida (Pensacola) Officers were responding to a call about a shooting. They spotted the suspect a few blocks away and ordered him to the ground. The suspect failed to comply, and shot at officers, who fatally shot him.[105][106]

2012-08-21 Sweeny, Jeramey (30) Florida (Lake City) Sweeny exited his apartment and pointed a gun at officers who were responding to a domestic disturbance call. One of the three officers drew his weapon and fired, killing Sweeny.[107]

2012-08-20 Rodgers, Steven Duane (34) Arizona (Tucson) Rodgers was walking across a street when he was struck and killed by a police cruiser. The cruiser, which had its lights and sirens on, was responding to a call about a fight involving a weapon.[108]

2012-08-20 Street, Damion Lavent (33) Mississippi (Oktibbeha County) Two county deputies were responding to a call about a man in the road with a knife. When the officers arrived, the man attacked one of them. After pepper spray and a taser were ineffective at stopping the attack, the second deputy shot and killed the suspect.[109]

2012-08-20 Wright, Ronald Lovell (31) Tennessee (Chattanooga) Wright was shot to death after allegedly pointing a gun at an officer. Police were responding to a home invasion.[110]

2012-08-20 Oregero, Joseph Paul (57) California (Placentia) Killed by SWAT team after barricading himself inside an RV.[111][112]

2012-08-19 Salgado, Benjamin (29) New Mexico (Clovis) Salagado was shot while running from police.[113]

2012-08-18 Bell, Rudolph (63) Maryland (Baltimore) Officers were searching a vacant building after a complaint about a burglary. Bell allegedly attacked one of them with a knife or broken bottle. The second officer shot and killed Bell.[114][115]

2012-08-18 Bailey, DeEric (22) Louisiana (Shreveport) Police attempted to pull over a car for traffic violations. The driver attempted to flee but ended up wrecking the car. The passengers exited the vehicle, but the driver attempted to flee again. Officers fired into the car, fatally wounding the driver.[116][117]

2012-08-17 Conner, Dallas Antwan (29) North Carolina (Winston-Salem) Shot by a plainclothes officer during an armed robbery of car dealership.[118]

2012-08-17 Willingham, Kevin (51) Ohio (Cincinnati) Shot by an officer after he pointed a gun at the officer and a social worker. The officer and social worker were at his house to take guardianship of Willingham's disabled sister.[119]

2012-08-16 Hardemon, Ivan Carl (24) Iowa (Iowa City) Two undercover drug enforcement officers were involved in a shooting that left one man dead and another injured.[120]

2012-08-15 Mack, David W. (70) Washington (Littlerock) Mack was reportedly blocking traffic while armed with a rifle. When officers arrived, Mack ran into his house. Mack fired at officers, and later exited his house and pointed a gun at officers who then shot and killed him.[121]

2012-08-14 Riso, Joseph Carmelo (32) California (Folsom) Police searching a residential area for bank robbery suspect began to chase the Riso through backyards and even a rooftop. Suspect eventually broke into a home; the family inside locked themselves in a bedroom. The suspect was shot in the back as he tried to gain entry into the locked room. He was not armed.[122][123]

2012-08-14 Mahoney, Michael (36) California (Oxnard) Police received calls about a man with a gun. When officers arrived at the scene, Mahoney had gone inside. Mahoney was shot after a standoff with police.[124]

2012-08-14 Evans, Michael (23) Oregon (Gladstone) Officers responding to a domestic disturbance call confronted Evans, who was holding a knife. Officers shot and killed Evans in his front yard.[125]

2012-08-14 Sheffield, Randy Lynn (54) California (Modesto) Officers were responding to a stabbing. They found the suspect sitting in his vehicle. The suspect attempted to escape, but ended up hitting the front of a house. Officers shot and killed him when he tried to reverse in order to attempt to flee again.[126][127]

2012-08-14 Collins, Charles William (40) Florida (Miami) Collins was shot and killed in front of a pawn shop while allegedly driving his car in reverse toward detectives. Police said detectives were investigating Collins and that he told them he needed to get his ID from his vehicle when he attempted to flee.[128]

2012-08-14 unnamed male (47) Texas (Alvin) Officers arrived at scene after suspect had shot his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and had taken her hostage. During a multi-hour standoff suspect refused to release woman and threatened to kill her and himself. A SWAT team member fatally shot the suspect with one shot. [129]

2012-08-13 Lamboy, Anthony Lee (26) South Carolina (Greenville) Lamboy was wanted for questioning in a sexual assault and for an existing warrant. When an officer attempted to taser him, Lamboy knocked the taser out of the officer's hand. Lamboy then attempted to get the officer's handgun from the holster. In the struggle for the handgun, it discharged striking the officer in the thigh. Two other officers then shot and killed Lamboy.[130]

2012-08-13 Lowe, Mister Bobby (36) Alabama (Decatur) An officer-involved shooting occurred at Summerplace Apartments. Lowe allegedly fought an officer for the officer's rifle. When the officer was knocked to the ground, he drew his handgun and shot Lowe twice.[131]

2012-08-13 Caffall, Thomas "Tres" (35) Texas (College Station) Caffall was shot and killed during gunfight with officers, after killing a Brazos County Constable who was serving an eviction notice.[132]

2012-08-13 Wann, Theodore (23) California (Yucaipa) A man called police when he felt his son was behaving strangely and may have ingested drugs. When police arrived, Wann fled, and eventually was engaged in a struggle with a deputy. The deputy shot Wann to death after the young man allegedly attacked him with a shovel.[133]

2012-08-12 Fernandez, Eddie New York (New York) Police pursued a friend of Fernandez's who was riding a motorcycle the wrong way down a one-way street. The friend got onto the back of a motorcycle Fernandez was riding and they fled together. The police pursued in a squad car, accidentally rear-ending the motorcycle and killing Fernandez.[134][135]

2012-08-12 Wiggins, Darryl C. (47) North Carolina (Smithfield) Officers responded to a report of shots fired and found Wiggins in front of a house with another man who appeared to have been assaulted. Officers shot Wiggins to death after he allegedly refused commands to drop a handgun.[136]

2012-08-12 Harrison, Gregory H. (46) Kentucky (Bowling Green) Harrison had called 9-1-1 and claimed that he had a gun. When officers arrived he kept one hand hidden, and refused to listen to officers commands. An officer shot Harrison fatally when he advanced towards the officers.[137]

2012-08-12 Moore, Bobby (15) Arkansas (Little Rock) Moore and two other teens were in a stolen vehicle when they allegedly attempted to run down a police officer. The officer shot into the car, striking and killing Moore. The investigation determined that the vehicle was either stopped or moving in reverse, away from the officer. Officer Josh Hastings has been charged with manslaughter and is currently awaiting trail.[138][139]

2012-08-12 Perryman, Michael (52) Georgia (Decatur) Police say they responded to a Chevron gas station after customers claimed that a man was threatening them with a knife. Officers shot Perryman to death when he refused to drop the weapon.[140]

2012-08-11 Middleton, Christopher (26) Illinois (Maywood) An off-duty Officer ditched his motorcycle in an attempt to miss a 4-year old that had ran into the street at 10:00 p.m. The bike ended up hitting the little girl, who received non-life threatening injuries. Middleton, the little girl's father, came out of a nearby restaurant and started to beat the officers along with his cousin, John Passley. The officer took out his pistol and fired one shot, fatally striking Middleton in the groin. Passley was charged with assault.[141][142]

2012-08-11 Kennedy, Darrius (51) New York (New York City) Police approached Kennedy on suspicion of smoking marijuana in Times Square. Kennedy drew a knife, and started to walk away. The officers used pepper spray, but it failed to stop him. the officers shot and killed him, after he allegedly lunged at them with the knife.[143]

2012-08-11 Galmon, Cjavar (18) Louisiana (Tangipahoa) Shot and killed by officers after they broke up a large fight at a nearby club.[144]

2012-08-10 O'Fallon, Donald (43) Arkansas (Little Rock) Shot and killed by officers responding to a domestic dispute call.[145][146]

2012-08-10 Gabriel, Keith A. (61) Wisconsin (Appleton) Gabriel was shot after refusing to drop his gun. Officer was responding to a call about illegal fireworks being set off.[147]

2012-08-10 Riley, Dennis (38) Arizona (Tucson) A man was shot and killed by officers responding to reports of him assaulting a woman and pointing a gun at someone in their car.[148][149]

2012-08-10 Young, Divonte (20) Illinois (Chicago) Young was shot to death by an officer after firing and refusing to drop the weapon he was holding. The officer had just witnessed Young open fire on at least two people in front of a grocery store.[150]

2012-08-09 Green, James Lamont (27) Delaware (New Castle) An officer stopped his vehicle while he was fleeing from the scene of an earlier shooting. Green allegedly drove his car towards the officer while reaching for his weapon. The officer shot Green. Green died the following day in hospital.[151]

2012-08-09 Holland, Percy (32) Maryland (Columbia) Police were looking for a man suspected of holding his ex-girlfriend hostage at gunpoint and then fleeing with their 2-year-old son. They located him in a residence and confronted him behind the home. The man was shot to death by officers after he refused to show his hands.[152][153]

2012-08-09 Pratt, Hassan (28) Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Police were attempting a traffic stop when two men fled on foot and the driver fled in the vehicle. After a foot chase, an officer caught up to one suspect and a struggle ensued. The suspect allegedly reached for the officer's taser, and the officer shot the man two times, killing him.[154][155]

2012-08-09 Jaramillo, Damaris (21) Florida (Homestead) Police were investigating the kidnapping of two teenagers when they found them inside a trailer. A woman in the trailer allegedly threatened the officers with a gun, and she was shot and killed.[156][157]

2012-08-09 Moreno, Gustavo Pedro (57) California (Vacaville) Moreno was shot to death by an officer after threatening him with a knife. Moreno was displaying irrational behavior and had come to the station to request a meeting with officers.[158][159]

2012-08-08 Haggerty, Elijah (31) Louisiana (Shreveport) Officers were responding to a shooting and found a woman with gunshot wounds outside a home. In the home, they found Haggerty, who allegedly pointed a shotgun at the officers. Two officers fired at the man, killing him.[160]

2012-08-08 Clore, Dennis Allen (54) California (San Bernardino) Shot to death by officers after refusing to drop the baseball bat he was holding. Officers were responding to a domestic dispute.[161][162]

2012-08-08 Retherford, Billy Ray (42) Florida (Fort Myers) Officers were attempting to arrest Retherford for murder and allegedly found him armed. Deputies shot him to death.[163][164]

2012-08-08 House, Jonte Loven (24) California (Long Beach) House was shot to death by officers following a chase that began when officers were investigating a drug store robbery. Officers said they believed they were being shot at during the chase. Officers killed House and injured another man when they exited the vehicle.[165]

2012-08-07 Brown, Devante (20) Louisiana (Lafayette) Brown was being chased by officers who suspected him of engaging in a drug transaction. Brown allegedly fired at officers, who shot him multiple times, killing him.[166]

2012-08-07 unnamed male Texas (Houston) Officer responded to report of a man attempting to enter the place of business where his estranged wife worked. Suspect reportedly threatened to harm his wife. Officer ordered suspect to not enter his vehicle and to show his hands. Suspect did enter his own vehicle and appeared to be searching for something. The suspect exited his vehicle and kept one hand behind his back. Officer shot suspect when he suddenly raised his hand. The suspect was armed with a pistol. [167]

2012-08-05 Cash, Jimmy Dean (50) North Carolina (Catawba) Police were called to a home about a hostage situation. Cash allegedly came outside and pointed a gun at officers, who shot the 50-year-old man to death.[168]

2012-08-05 Robles, Ralph (47) California (Brawley) Robles was shot to death by officers after allegedly opening fire on them. Officers said they began following him after the driver of the truck, who caught him in the act of burglary directed the police to his location.[169]

2012-08-05 Hattersly, James (28) Ohio (Columbus) Police were called when hotel employees saw Hattersly threaten his wife with a gun. Officers shot and killed the 28-year-old after he allegedly pointed a gun at them.[170]

2012-08-04 Day, Deborah Jo (55) Alabama (Madison) Officers were responding to calls from neighbors who said that Day had threatened to shoot them with a handgun. Officers said they found Day armed, and they shot her to death after she refused to drop the weapon. Day had a long history of mental illness, according to the forensic examiner.[171]

2012-08-03 Abrahamson, Justin Lloyd (29) Alaska (Anchorage) Suspect led police on car chase when officers attempted to pull his vehicle over for failing to signal a turn. Suspect allegedly advanced on officers with a raised baseball bat. Suspect was shot and killed after a taser did not stop him.[172][173]

2012-08-02 Burchell, Joshua (35) Nevada (Las Vegas) Burchell was under surveillance by the FBI and was wanted for armed robbery. When agents moved in to arrest him in a parking lot, an agent shot Burchell multiple times, killing him. An FBI agent said the man had a gun.[174]

2012-08-02 Reyes, Robert Padilla (37) California (Santa Maria) Officers responding to a report of a man with a gun became involved in an hour-long high-speed pursuit with the suspect. After police used spike strips to disable the vehicle, the man allegedly stepped out with a gun. Officers shot the man to death.[175]

2012-08-02 Berger, Michael Craig (47) California (Fair Oaks) Officers executing an arrest warrant shot and killed Berger when he exited his garage holding a long-barreled shotgun.[176]

2012-08-01 McMurtry, Robert (50) Oklahoma (Morris) Officers were responding to a report of a suicidal individual when a deputy shot McMurtry to death. He had allegedly threatened them with a machete.[177]

2012-08-01 Fears, Charlene (38) New York (Buffalo) Patrolling officers were flagged down and alerted of an injured child. They found a child who had been stabbed and allegedly were calling for an ambulance when Fears, covered in blood, approached them with two knives. One officer shot Fears to death. The child was her grandson.[178]

2012-07-31 Arias, Rudy L. (27) California (Hemet) Arias was shot to death by officers after leading them on a foot chase and allegedly pointing a handgun at them. He was suspected of carjacking.[179]

2012-07-31 Delgado, Gerardo (56) Florida (Miami) Miami-Dade detectives and FBI agents were investigating a home at night when a man allegedly jumped out of a car and began firing at them. Officers returned fire, and Detective John Saavedera was injured and Delgado was killed. Gerardo had begun shooting when the officers approached Luis Lazaro Estevanell, who was taken into custody and charged with Delgado's murder, according to a family member.[180]

2012-07-31 Blankenship, Johnathan (40) Maryland (Baltimore) An officer was responding to a domestic disturbance when a struggle ensued with a man inside the home. When a second officer arrived and spotted a "knife-like object in the vicinity of the man," that officer shot Blankenship to death.[181]

2012-07-31 Ryberg, Kevin Colorado (Denver) Officers had arrested a man for weapons and drug charges and were transporting him handcuffed inside a vehicle. The man allegedly was able to remove the cuffs and began to attack the officer driving the car. An officer driving behind them stopped to help, and Ryberg was shot to death.[182]

2012-07-31 Taylor, Trevor (21) California (Colton) Officers were attempting to pull over a stolen vehicle and a pursuit ensued. They used a PIT maneuver to disable to vehicle. Taylor allegedly rammed into police cars in attempt to flee, and officers shot and killed him.[183][184]

2012-07-31 Lara, Hector Arizona (Phoenix) Officers from a "multi-agency task force" were executing a search warrant when a suspect allegedly opened fire. Officers fired back and the man was shot to death.[185][186]

2012-07-31 unnamed male Texas (Houston) Officers responded to report of man acting strange at a motel. Suspect had refused help of paramedics who had arrived at scene. Officers attempted to detain suspect who fought them. Officers used a Taser to subdue the man who was taken to a hospital where he died. [187]

2012-07-30 Naveja, Jose California (Santa Maria) A woman called 911 saying that a man had threatened her with a gun. Police reportedly identified the man at a gas station, and the man told them he was armed. After a low-speed chase, the man stopped, threw guns from his car, and officers tried to speak with him. Eventually the man got out of his car and allegedly picked up a gun, and officers shot the man to death.[188][189]

2012-07-30 Holder, Ray (36) Kentucky (Paris) Police were called to a home regarding a domestic dispute. Holder allegedly answered the door with a weapon and began fighting the officer, Kevin Anderson, who shot him to death.[190]

2012-07-30 Hughes, Gregory Martinez (22) Mississippi (Tupelo) Officers were responding to a report of shots fired at an apartment complex and an officer shot and killed Hughes.[191]

2012-07-29 Conner, Charles Ronald (58) Texas (Early) Sergeant Steven Means and another man shot at Conner, killing him, when he allegedly opened fire at officers. Conner had just gunned down two people and two dogs after an argument.[192]

2012-07-28 Garcia, Edgar (25) California (Santa Paula) Garcia was shot to death by officers after he allegedly shot and wounded an officer. Police say they had been called to the home twice that day over safety concerns.[193]

2012-07-28 Girardot, Kenneth (38) Arizona (Glendale) Officer Justin Penrose spotted a stolen vehicle occupied by two men in a fast food parking lot and called for backup. As backup arrived, the driver began to try and drive out of the parking lot. When the car came toward him, Penrose shot and killed the driver, Girardot.[194]

2012-07-28 Simms, Billy Wayne (28) Oregon (Portland) Police were responding to a report of a shooting when Officer Justin Clary shot and killed Simms, whose car then crashed into an exterior wall of an apartment.[195]

2012-07-28 Davis, Joseph (29) California (Turlock) Officers recognized a parked car from a pursuit a few weeks earlier, and when Davis came outside and saw police, he fled and allegedly flashed a handgun at them. He was able to get to his car and a five-mile chase ensued, ending when Davis tried to carjack another vehicle. Three officers fired at Davis, killing him, after he fired into the vehicle he was trying to jack.[196]

2012-07-27 Lockhart, James, III Indiana (Lawrence) An officer was pursuing a car that refused to stop for a traffic stop when the driver, Lockhart, reportedly shot at the officer through his windshield, striking him. Lockhart fled and allegedly shot at other officers who pursued him and eventually shot him to death.[197]

2012-07-27 Aragon, Alfred Texas (San Antonio) An undercover officer was giving a female friend a ride to her home from a nightclub because she was in fear of her ex-boyfriend, Aragon. When they arrived at her apartment, Aragon was waiting and allegedly began shooting at their car, striking her twice. The officer and the woman then drove to Aragon's house, where more shooting occurred. The incident ended with Aragon handcuffed, face down in his front yard, shot to death.[198]

2012-07-26 Grant, Dawayne Lavar, Sr. (35) Ohio (Akron) Officers were pursuing Grant in a low-speed chase when he exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Police say he pulled out a gun and refused to drop it, and officers shot and killed the Grant.[199]

2012-07-25 Larrance, Julius Richard (19) Florida (Clearwater) Larrance was shot to death by officers after running from them when they tried to talk to him. He was armed and reportedly shot at the officers during the pursuit, with officers returning fire. He then barricaded himself in an apartment, and was found dead when police entered.[200]

2012-07-25 Burbank, Eric California (Corona) Officers were responding to a report of a man threatening neighbors at an apartment complex and began to chase Burbank, who matched the caller's description. Police say they saw Burbank pull a handgun from his waistband, and they shot him to death.[201]

2012-07-25 Heeter, Richard Missouri (St. Louis) Police were responding to a report of shots fired at a home when Heeter allegedly shot two of the responding officers and then fled. A SWAT team was called and Heeter was found, but refused commands to lay down on the ground and allegedly stabbed a SWAT officer. Other officers opened fire, killing him.[202]

2012-07-24 Harper, James Texas (Dallas) Harper was shot to death by Officer Brian Rowden following a foot chase and struggle. Harper was not armed. Officers originally began pursuing him when he ran from a house that police had entered while responding to what they suspect was a bogus 911 call by drug rivals.[203]

2012-07-23 Badgett, Lonnie (51) North Carolina (Dobson) Badgett was shot to death by Officer Brian Thomas after shooting the officer twice in the leg. Badgett's wife had called 911 after her husband hit her in the head with the butt of a rifle. Badgett was armed with a handgun and a semi-automatic rifle.[204]

2012-07-23 Patterson, Henry (55) Florida (Westchester) Police knocked on Patterson's door to arrest him for aggravated stalking at about 9 p.m. Police shot and killed the Patterson, who was armed, according to neighbors.[205]

2012-07-23 McRaven, Charles Scooter (31) Tennessee (Drummonds) Officers were responding to a domestic violence call when McRaven answered the door holding a shotgun. They commanded him to drop the gun, and when he refused, Deputy Ryan Magee shot the man to death.[206]

2012-07-23 Soto, Andy Puente Nevada (Henderson) Police were attempting to pull over Soto to execute an arrest warrant, but Soto refused to stop. Eventually his vehicle was disabled, and he attempted to carjack a vehicle but was unsuccessful. Officers shot him to death when they believed he was making "furtive movements" and could have a gun. Soto was unarmed.[207]

2012-07-22 Mesino, Abraham (40) Texas (Mount Pleasant) Officers responding to a report of domestic violence arrived to find Mesino intoxicated and threatening his family. Mesino allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy, who shot and killed him.[208]

2012-07-22 Acevedo, Joel California (Anaheim) Officers were pursuing a stolen car when three suspects ran from the vehicle. They shot Acevedo to death after he allegedly fired at them while they chased him on foot. This incident marked the second police killing in Anaheim in under 48 hours, continuing the protesting and unrest sparked by the first killing.[209][210]

2012-07-22 Neal, Jevon (16) Florida (Tampa) Neal was shot to death by officers at a party after allegedly pointing an assault-style shotgun at them. Police had arrived on the scene about an hour earlier in response to a report of someone shooting a weapon. They had identified Neal and approached the teen, who reportedly ran upstairs and pulled out a gun.[211]

2012-07-22 Payne, Brandon Massachusetts (Lynn) Payne was shot and killed after the vehicle he was driving allegedly rammed into a police cruiser. Officers were attempting to pull over two vehicles, suspecting them of engaging in an exchange of firearms. Three officers and a state trooper shot at him.[212]

2012-07-22 Walsh, Danny L. (58) Missouri (Kansas City) Walsh was shot to death by officers after aiming a rifle at them. Police were responding to a report of shots fired.[213]

2012-07-22 Thomas, Alesia California (Los Angeles) Police pursued Thomas on foot after she abandoned her children at the police station claiming she could not care for them due to her drug addictions. Police pursued her to arrest her for endangering her children but Thomas resisted arrest. During the arrest Thomas was thrown to the ground and kicked in the genitals. She stopped breathing in the back of the squad car. At time of publication it was unclear if her death was the result of the violent arrest, a drug overdose, a medical condition or a combination of those factors.[214]

2012-07-21 Diaz, Manuel (25) California (Anaheim) Officers saw Diaz talking to two men in a vehicle and, thinking the activity suspicious, approached the car. The car drove off and the officers pursued Diaz on foot, eventually shooting him. Diaz was unarmed. This incident sparked several days of unrest and conflict between police and protesters in the city.[215][216][217]

2012‑07‑20 Keith, Craig West Virginia (Ripley) Police responded to a call from security officers at a casino regarding a disturbance. Keith, who had been drinking, fled in an SUV, with numerous officers pursuing him across three counties. After officers used stop-sticks to force him to stop, Keith exited the vehicle and officers opened fire, killing him. Police say he did not obey commands. He was unarmed.[218]

2012‑07‑19 Ventura, David Miguel California (Corona) Officers were responding to a report of domestic abuse and a shooting arrived to see a man driving away from the area at high speed. The pursued the man, who eventually jumped out of the moving vehicle holding a handgun, police said. They shot and killed Ventura, who was 34.[219]

2012‑07‑18 Mojica, Joanna Ann (26) Florida (Bradenton) Mojica, a mother of two was shot in the head by Officer Aaron Bradley after driving a car toward officers in attempt to escape. Police had surprised Mojica and 26-year-old Jesse Flores while they were committing a burglary.[220]

2012‑07‑18 Pralourng, Pralith (32) California (San Francisco) Pralourng was shot to death by officers after refusing to drop a box cutter. He had fled from his workplace after reportedly slashing a coworker in the arm. Pralourng was a diagnosed schizophrenic.[221]

2012‑07‑17 Thomas, Destin (21) Ohio (Columbus) Thomas had called to police to report a burglary at his apartment, and was shot to death by Officer William Kaufman when he exited the building with a gun in his hand.[222]

2012‑07‑16 Sanchez, Manuel Oklahoma (Tulsa) Shot to death after pointing a gun at officers, who were pursuing him as a suspect in several armed robberies.[223]

2012‑07‑15 Hall, George M.[224] Ohio (Columbus) A man flagged down officers to point out a man with a gun. When they approached the armed man, police say he pulled out a gun and pointed at them. They shot him multiple times, killing him.[225]

2012‑07‑15 Williams, Timmie (36) Florida (Miami) Williams was shot to death by an officer after stabbing someone. The victim's mother, a witness, claimed the officer did not identify himself or speak to her son before he began shooting.[226]

2012‑07‑15 Scott, Andrew Lee (26) Florida (Leesburg) Police were looking for an attempted murder suspect when they knocked on the wrong door. Scott, who was not expecting visitors, answered the door holding a gun, which was reportedly pointed at the officers. Without identifying themselves, police immediately shot and killed Scott. Media reports say police consider the man "at least partially responsible."[227]

2012‑07‑15 Sok, Vanna Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) An SUV pulled up to a street corner and, after a short confrontation, began shooting. Sok, who had a registered gun, fired back at the vehicle. A nearby officer then shot Sok, who had his back turned, without warning from inside a police car, according to several witnesses. Police say the officers stepped out of the car and Sok turned around and pointed the gun at them before they shot him in the head.[228]

2012‑07‑14 Alexander, Derick D. Ohio (Columbus) Officers were responding to a domestic situation and were attempting to arrest Alexander when he stabbed an officer twice. That officer shot Alexander multiple times, killing him.[229]

2012‑07‑14 Bowman, Devonte Maryland (Baltimore) Shot and killed after refusing to cooperate and allegedly reaching for a weapon. Officers were responding to a call about an armed man.[230][231]

2012-07-14 Vanderbeek, Jacob Colorado (Villa Grove) Officer attempted to stop suspect for a traffic violation. During an 80 mile chase suspect dropped out of his vehicle a hand grenade that was later determined to be inert. Upon stopping the suspect produced what appeared to be a weapon. Suspect was shot once by an officer.[232]

2012‑07‑13 Henderson, Matthew (28) Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Henderson was shot to death by officers after getting out of his car with a gun and pointing it at a police sergeant.[233]

2012‑07‑13 North, DeWayne Georgia (Atlanta) Shot to death by officers responding to a call about four men burglarizing a home. The men allegedly threatened several women at gunpoint and stole money. Police confronted them outside the home, shooting two and killing one.[234][235]

2012‑07‑12 Cox, Ronald Jr. (48) Maryland (Reistertown) Cox was shot and killed after swinging a sword at officers who confronted him in a bedroom of a home. Police were executing a warrant to arrest Cox's niece.[236]

2012‑07‑12 Devilla, Victor (43) Massachusetts (Worcester) A state trooper attempted to pull over a vehicle that had been reported stolen when the driver allegedly drove at the trooper, who shot Devilla to death. A female passenger fled on foot.[237]

2012‑07‑12 Mendez, David (68) California (Modesto) Detective Steve Anderson and Officer Ron Lemings went to Mendez's house to arrest him for a felony sex crime. When they arrived at the door, Mendez said he had a written confession to give them, and pulled a knife from a desk drawer and began stabbing himself. They ordered him to drop the knife, and after Lemings attempted to subdue him with a Taser, Detective Anderson shot Mendez, who died in a hospital two weeks later.[238]

2012‑07‑11 Williams, Tremayne Marshawn (27) California (San Bernardino) Williams was shot and killed, and a woman accompanying him shot and wounded, during a police chase through two cities after officers attempted to pull over a stolen vehicle.[239][240]

2012‑07‑11 Morales, Ernesto Connecticut (Hartford) Four officers approached three men inside a parked car at an apartment complex around 1 a.m. because of suspicious activity. They ordered the men to show their hands, and Morales (the driver) rammed his car into the police cruiser and then allegedly drove at the officers who were on foot. One officer then shot at the vehicle, which crashed into the apartment building. Morales was killed and the other two men were injured.[241]

2012-07-10 Day, Karen (44) Kansas (Wichita) Day's husband Derrick Jackson called police when she showed up at his home despite filing a protection from abuse order against him. He was calling to clarify terms of the order. When officers arrived they were approached by Day who was armed with a knife. Day refused to drop the knife, and allegedly told officers, "Shoot me!" Officers shot her multiple times to death.[242]

2012-07-10 Jones, Brandon (23) Missouri (St. Louis) Officers were responding to a home burglary by three individuals when two of them began shooting at police. In their return fire officers shot Jones to death, while the other two suspects fled and were captured. A SWAT team was also present.[243][244]

2012‑07‑09 Lara, Rufino Texas (Houston) Two officers were responding to a call about assault outside an abandoned store and began to question a group of men there. Florida Rubio, a witness, said she made the call at Lara's request because he feared the other men were going to hurt him. Lara attempted to leave the scene, refusing an officer's commands to turn around or show his hands. The officer claims she gave commands both in English and Spanish (Lara did not speak English). Rubio said she attempted to tell the officers that Lara needed help, but that she was ignored. When Lara did turn around, one hand was in his pocket, and the officer shot him to death. Lara was unarmed.[245][246][247]

2012‑07‑09 Lagueux, Jason (35) New Hampshire (Litchfield) Police responded to neighbors' reports of gunshots to find a man on his front porch with a gun. Local and county police as well state troopers arrived on the scene. A shootout ensued and officers shot Lagueux to death.[248]

2012-07-08 Miller, Adaisha Michigan (Detroit) Miller was at a party when she hugged an off-duty police officer from behind. His service weapon fired, puncturing Miller's lung and hitting her heart. [249]

2012-07-08 Kaelber, Nicholas Allen (21) Virginia (Mount Vernon) Late in the evening officers said they saw two men acting suspiciously; when they approached, one man fled. The officers pursued him and a struggle ensued, including shots fired at officers by Kaelber, according to police. One officer then shot Kaelber, who was pronounced dead at a hospital.[250][251]

2012-07-08 Aho, Robert Elias (46) Minnesota (North Branch) Aho was shot to death by officers after they were called to a home concerning a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers said they learned a man inside had a gun and had fired one shot while they were on their way. Officers said the man then confronted them with the gun, and a deputy shot the man, who died later in the hospital.[252][253]

2012-07-08 Sampson, Marquise (19) Illinois (Chicago) Sampson was shot multiple times in the back by officers as they pursued him. Officers had become suspicious when they saw him running. He had just robbed a restaurant. Police say Sampson had pointed a gun at an officer.[254]

2012-07-08 Beltran, Justin Texas (Denton) Officers were called to a home around 2:30 am by someone who heard a gunshot. They identified a vehicle described by the caller and followed it out of the area. According to officers, they were attempting to pull over the vehicle when the driver stepped out with a rifle. Officers say the man refused to drop his weapon, and they shot him to death. Beltran was 26.[255]

2012-07-08 Fitzgerald, Jamie Renée (35) California (El Cajon) Police shot and killed Fitzgerald after she pointed a shotgun at them. She had called 911 saying she wanted to turn over the gun. Her sister told reporters she had recently been released from the hospital because of emotional problems. Fitzgerald died in a hospital nearly one week after the shooting.[256]

2012-07-07 Knight, Stephen Lawrence, Jr. (31) West Virginia (Charleston) State trooper J.R. Coburn shot and killed Knight, who had been handcuffed in the back of a police car but somehow made his way into the driver's seat. Knight reportedly fled in the vehicle and then on foot, and in an ensuing struggle with officers allegedly gained control of an officer's weapon. State Trooper Coburn then shot Knight to death in his second killing in six months.[257][258]

2012-07-07 Havard, Bryan Reyes Montana (Plentywood) Police were led on a high-speed chase by Havard, an oil field worker, after trying to pull him over for a traffic violation. Havard then fled on foot into a casino, allegedly with a pistol, where he was shot to death by officers.[259]

2012-07-07 Anderson, Jeffery Oregon (Aloha) Police were responding to a 911 call of an armed man walking down the street and "were forced to open fire" on him. A grandfather of five and husband of 35 years, Anderson had been struggling with depression.[260]

2012-07-07 Herrera, Asencion (17) California (Sacramento) Herrera was walking his blind friend, Arturo Istlas (also 17), through the neighborhood at 6 pm (daylight) when they were approached by officers who thought they looked suspicious. When the officers approached the boys, they claim they noticed a large assault rifle sticking out of Herrera's shirt, and immediately began shooting without any warning, according to Istlas. Officers allege the teenager reached for the gun. Family members say they do not know where the gun came from but that it was not loaded. Herrera died on the scene. Istlas was not hurt and says he did not know his friend was armed.[261]

2012-07-06 Capps, Paul Edward (47) Tennessee (Knoxville) Police were called to the home where Capps lived with his mother, where Capps had allegedly been assaulting and threatening to kill her. When Officer Brian Leatherwood entered the home, Capps began attacking him and hitting the officer with his own flashlight. Officer Leatherwood then shot and killed Capps, who was a diagnosed schizophrenic. His family members said that they had never known him to be violent before this incident.[262]

2012-07-06 Kirkland, James Florida (Pensacola) Officers were responding to an armed disturbance call when they shot and killed Kirkland, who was reportedly attempting suicide prior to their arrival. Officers said Kirkland lowered his gun at them.[263]

2012-07-05 Durham, Keith Jamarcus South Carolina (Columbia) Deputy Reginald Grant approached Durham in the parking lot of a Quality Inn when he believed he saw a domestic disturbance. Durham, who had a large amount of cocaine in his possession, ran from the officer, who chased him down and attempted to subdue him with a taser. A struggle ensued, and Grant shot Durham multiple times.[264]

2012-07-04 Owens, Edgar (46) New York (New York) Owens was described by police as an emotionally disturbed person who attacked an officer without provocation. After being stabbed in the eye, the officer fired four times, killing Owens. [265]

2012-07-04 Naecker, Fritz Otto (63) Washington DC Naecker was shot to death by officers in a restaurant's outdoor dining area. Police had responded to a call about a man with a gun. They shot him when he refused to comply verbal commands.[266]

2012-07-04 Brewer, Kent (19) Arizona (Show Low) Brewer was shot to death in the chest by officers after he allegedly refused to drop the sword he was "wielding." Officers were responding to a call about a family fight in the apartment. Brewer was pronounced dead on the scene.[267]

2012-07-04 Nazar, William California (Turlock) Police were responding to a report of an armed suicidal man when Nazar allegedly walked out of his home shooting at officers. Deputy Steve Gerhardt returned fire, killing him.[268]

2012-07-04 Tobin, Marshall California (Vallejo) A 911 call about domestic violence led police to a Safeway where they identified Tobin from the caller's description. Officers said they could see Tobin's handgun, and after he refused to put his hands on top of his vehicle they tried to subdue him with a taser. Tobin then allegedly reached for his handgun, and the officers shot him to death.[269]

2012-07-04 Alvarez, Vincent Arizona (Tucson) Police were called about a man assaulting someone with a baseball bat. When they arrived, officers said Alvarez approached them aggressively with "a large edged weapon" and they shot him to death.[270]

2012-07-03 Alaya, Alex California (Orange Cove) Alaya's mother called the police when she became concerned that her son may be suicidal. According to his family, Alaya was schizophrenic and having hallucinations, and was armed with a knife when police shot him to death. Neighbors said they heard officers yelling for the man to get down, and they heard about 5-8 shots.[271]

2012-07-02 Laney, Michael Deangelo North Carolina (Charlotte) Police spotted Laney riding a scooter that matched a description from an armed robbery a week prior and attempted to stop him, but Laney "took off," eventually abandoning the scooter and running to his home. Police caught up with Laney and a struggle ensued, whereupon the suspect allegedly pulled out a handgun. Officers then shot him to death.[272]

2012-07-02 Berg, Matthew Lyell (47) California (Buellton) Berg was shot to death on Hwy 101 following a pursuit down Hwy 246 that began with a 911 call about a burglary. After officers attempted to cut him off, Berg allegedly rammed into a deputy's car, and that deputy opened fire and killed Berg.[273]

2012-07-01 Hall, Milton (49) Michigan (Saginaw) Police were called to a shopping center by gas station employees complaining of Hall's behavior inside the store. A thirty minute confrontation between officers and Hall, who had a knife, ended with officers shooting him to death. Officers fired over 40 rounds at Hall, who was reportedly homeless.[274][275]

2012-07-01 Castillo, Jesus California (Moreno Valley) Officers arrived at Moreno Valley Community Park after a report that a man had been harassing children near a restroom. Officers approached Castillo near a concession stand where a struggle ensued. Castillo allegedly attempted to choke the officer, who fired and shot Castillo to death. Hundreds of adults and children heard the gunfire.[276]

2012-07-01 Smith, Harry (59) Alaska (Anchorage) Smith was shot to death by two officers after reportedly pointing an air gun at them. Police say he had threatened to kill family members and himself, and that the air gun was designed to look like a pistol.[277]

2012-07-01 Wudtee, Michael Maryland (Baltimore) Officer Paul Heffernan shot and killed Wudtee after witnessing him repeatedly assault his girlfriend in a parking lot.[278][279]

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April to June, 2012
Date Name (Age) State (City) Description

2012‑06‑30 Bergseth, Adam R. Missouri (Marionville) Police were called to an apartment complex regarding a woman being held against her will. When they arrived, a man approached them with a pair of scissors. The officers were "forced to use lethal force," according to a highway patrolman, and shot him to death. Since the shooting, police have discovered human remains in a garbage can outside of the house Bergseth rented.[280][281]

2012‑06‑30 Huey, Jared (17) California (Vallejo) Huey was shot and killed by officers after allegedly robbing a convenience store, fleeing in a stolen vehicle, and pointing a gun at officers.[282]

2012-06-29 Perales, Adrian (26) Colorado (Greenley) Officers approached Perales' residence with an arrest warrant. Perales took a woman hostage and threatened to kill her. After a several-hour standoff officers stormed the apartment killing Perales and freeing the hostage. [283]

2012‑06‑28 Hunter, Aaron (19) Arizona (Tucson) Hunter was shot to death by an officer after reaching for a gun that he had dropped while attempting to flee officers.[284]

2012-06-28 Gonzales, Denny California (Antioch) Gonzales was shot by seven different officers when he walked out of his house with a gun and allegedly fired at least one round at the police and SWAT team surrounding his home. He had reportedly called 911 claiming to be suicidal and making statements about killing police officers.[285]

2012-06-28 Miller, Kyle (21) Colorado (Broomfield) Miller was shot to death by officers after he pointed a gun at them, police say. Miller was actually holding a plastic pellet gun. Family members are recorded on the 911 tape trying to explain to police that the gun was not real, and the caller was assured that officers would realize this, and were "not going to go around shooting people." Miller was schizophrenic, struggled with bipolar disorder, and had just lost his job.[286]

2012-06-28 O'Hara, Charles (59) Texas (Cedar Park) Police were called O'Hara's home by his mother, who said he was destroying things in her home. Officers arrived to find O'Hara armed. Five officers and O'Hara exchanged fire and O'Hara was shot to death.[287]

2012-06-28 Thomas, Christopher Jerome[288] Alabama (Dothan) Shot to death after a short police pursuit where he crashed into an occupied parked vehicle, when officers suspected he was attempting to run over an officer.[289]

2012-06-28 Ortega, Jose Luis (22) California (Santa Maria) Ortega was shot to death by officers as he jumped out of his car and ran behind a truck. Police say Ortega was armed, a gang member, and wanted parolee.[290]

2012-06-27 Calhoun, Christopher (38) Georgia (Atlanta) Calhoun was shot to death by officers in the Mall West End parking lot. He was a Mississippi fugitive they were seeking. Officers shot and killed him during the arrest attempt.[291][292]

2012-06-27 Davis, Trevion (13) Georgia (Bonanza) Clayton County police were responding to a burglary in progress when they shot and killed Davis.[293]

2012-06-27 Dowdy, Hernandez L. Tennessee (Memphis) Officers attempted to pull over Dowdy based on a false carjacking report filed by Erica M.
Moore. Dowdy had fled in the car and then on foot, and was shot to death by officers when they thought he reached for his waistband. Moore recanted her story the day after Dowdy's death and received a felony charge of making a false offense report.[294]

2012-06-26 Begay, Julian Texas (Lubbock) Begay fled after being approached by an officer for suspicious activity. Officer Curtis Fish caught up with Begay, shooting and killing him after he allegedly pointed a handgun at the officer.[295]

2012-06-26 Ternes, Derek Texas (Fort Worth) Ternes was shot to death by an officer at a hotel after stealing a laptop from another resident, and afterwards shooting and injuring that resident. Officers confronted and killed Ternes, who refused to drop his weapon and fired at an officer and missed.[296]

2012-06-26 Travis, Deshone (20) Georgia (Port Wentworth) Travis was shot to death by officers while inside his car. A police investigation of a robbery led to a home where Travis' car was parked. Travis called his father to tell him that police wanted to impound his car for something related to a robbery, and his father told his son he would come talk to them. When he arrived his son was dead. According to the resident of the home, police had wanted to search the car but had given Travis back the keys. Travis began to back away and an officer shot him three times from behind the car.[297]

2012-06-25 Watson, Karl (47) California (Indio) Watson was shot to death after killing a woman and shooting at officers.[298]

2012-06-25 Cheatham, Elip (27) Pennsylvania (Johnstown) Cheatham was shot and killed by officers when his car allegedly accelerated towards them.[299]

2012-06-24 Mujtaba, Ghulam Yahya (62) Florida (Gainesville) Mujtaba, a diagnosed schizophrenic, was shot to death by Officers Paul Forsberg and Stephanie Pridgen after approaching them with a knife. They were reportedly unable to subdue the man with Tasers. A neighbor had called 911 after Mujtaba threatened him with a knife while doing his laundry.[300]

2012-06-24 McDaniel, Bernard (18) Texas (Dallas) McDaniel was shot and killed around 10:00 a.m. at a Taco Bell by Officer Courtney Howard, who was off-duty and getting something to eat. Howard asked McDaniel to come talk to him when he noticed a marijuana joint behind his ear. McDaniel allegedly began cursing at Howard, who drew his weapon and demanded the teenager come talk to him. McDaniel attempted to flee and fell, and police say he started to draw a handgun from his waistband as he fell. Howard then shot the 18-year-old, who died in a hospital that night. This is Howard's second off-duty shooting.[301]

2012-06-23 McCoy, Tommy Jr. (22) Tennessee (Maury City) McCoy was killed following a pursuit that began in Missouri after he reportedly almost hit an officer who was directing traffic around a fire. He was pursued into Tennessee and was shot to death while he fled on foot.[302]

2012-06-23 Ramirez, Robert California (Oxnard) Subject of possible drug overdose died in custody after arrest with physical force.[303]

2012-06-23 Godawa, Michael Kentucky (Elsmere) Godawa and Elsmere police officer David Byrd were involved in an altercation in the parking lot of a bar. Byrd shot Godawa, who drove into a utility pole.[304]

2012-06-22 Deen, Scott Joseph (19) California (Redding) Deen was shot and killed during a struggle with officers where he allegedly attempted to stab an officer. Police said stun guns were ineffective. Deen had reportedly been siphoning gas from cars in a neighborhood.[305]

2012-06-22 Smith, Malcolm South Carolina (Mullins) Killed while fleeing from officers after shooting at them. Family members witnessed his death in the street in front of their home.[306]

2012-06-21 Andino, Israel (20) New York (Rochester) Andino was shot to death by seven officers called to his home when he stabbed his mother. Andino was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had not taken medication that day, but according to family had never been violent before. His mother says she tried to explain his situation to officers. The 20-year-old was armed with a handgun, which officers say he fired but witnesses claim he did not. It was the young man's birthday.[307]

2012-06-20 Mason, Macadam (39) Vermont (Thetford) Mason was hit by a Taser and suffered a cardiac arrest.[308]

2012-06-20 unnamed male Georgia (Morrow) Shot to death after allegedly pulling out a gun while an officer was patting him down. The man fired the gun at the driver of the vehicle, injuring him, and reportedly turned the gun at the officers, who shot and killed him. Police had pulled over a car containing five people and found that the unnamed man had an outstanding warrant.[309][310]

2012-06-19 unnamed male California (Fresno) Shot and killed following a high-speed car chase where the man crashed a stolen truck into an occupied vehicle.[311]

2012-06-19 Majewski, Dennis Jason William California (Quincy) Shot to death by officers after threatening to go on a "killing spree." The man was armed with a knife and a hammer.[312][313]

2012-06-19 Howard, Robin Leander Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) Howard died of "acute pneumonia caused by blunt force trauma to the chest" on June 23. His injuries occurred after an altercation with police. Howard led police on a chase after they attempted to pull him over for traffic violations.[314]

2012-06-17 Robards, Larry Wayne California (Temple) Shot to death by Cpl. Joseph Robertson after taking hostages in a hospital emergency room.[315]

2012-06-16 Bell, Marcus (26) Georgia (Morrow) Bell was shot to death by SWAT team members after a 2 hour standoff at his apartment, where the man had locked himself in. Police had responded to a domestic disturbance call.[316]

2012-06-15 Gutierrez-Morales, Bernardo Texas (El Paso) Shot to death by an officer after allegedly displaying a knife in a threatening manner. Gutierrez-Morales was 56 and homeless.[317][318]

2012-06-15 Overstreet, Joseph Dewey California (North Hollywood) Shot to death by an officer after approaching him with a machete and refusing commands to drop the weapon. Police had responded to a 911 call from his wife, a witness to the event, who said she had called 911 hoping they would put him in jail overnight to sober up.[319]

2012-06-15 Salinas, Charles California (Sanger) Officers were responding to a report of an armed suicidal person. When they approached the home, Salinas fled and hid behind an Auto Zone. After refusing commands from officers, officers fired 30-40 rounds at Salinas, according to several witnesses. A Fresno County sheriff's official referred to this incident as a "police officer-assisted suicide."[320][321]

2012-06-14 Sermeno, Oscar California (North Hollywood) Officers chased Sermeno, who had just shot and killed two people, down the Hollywood Freeway until he exited, where he allegedly "refused to comply with orders" and reached back into his car to pull out what officers supposed to be a handgun. Seven officers opened fire on Sermeno, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A stray bullet grazed a customer at a nearby 7-Eleven.[322]

2012-06-14 Davis, Shantel (23) New York (Brooklyn) Davis was attempting to flee officers in a stolen car when she crashed and was then shot to death by detective Phil Atkins. The detective entered the vehicle and fired a single round into Davis' chest as she attempted to drive in reverse. Since 2003, Atkins has faced at least six civil suits for brutality.[323]

2012-06-13 Brown, Christopher (17) Maryland (Randallstown) An off-duty police officer heard a loud bang at his door. He opened the door to find it damaged by a rock and teens fleeing. The officer gave chase and caught one teen who was wearing a leg brace. A fight between the two ensued. The state medical examiner ruled the teen's death a homicide by asphyxiation.[324]

2012-06-13 Gonzales, Eric (18) Illinois (Belleville) Police were responding to a disturbance near a restaurant and found two intoxicated men kicking cars. The men fled on foot, and during the chase Gonzales allegedly threatened officers with a gun. The teen was shot in the chest and died in the hospital.[325]

2012-06-12 Wallace, Calvin (52) Florida (Boynton Beach) Wallace was shot to death by two officers following a car chase that where he struck three vehicles and then shot at officers. Wallace was a suspect in a bank robbery.[326][327]

2012-06-12 Freeman, Christian (19) Tennessee (Memphis) Freeman was shot to death by two officers after running towards them with a knife.[328]

2012-06-12 Chappell, Scott (44) Oregon (Eagle Point) A family member called for an ambulance when Chappell, an Afghanistan veteran, began behaving erratically. As he struggled with medics, an officer attempted to subdue him with a stun gun. The stun gun was ineffective, according to a police spokesperson. Chappell stopped breathing en route to the hospital.[329]

2012-06-10 Edwards, Rusty Texas (Irving) Shot to death by officers after raising an assault rifle in their direction. Police had responded to a report of a shooting. Edwards was 31 and had shot another man in the shoulder.[330]

2012-06-09 Tasi, Shane Alaska (Anchorage) Tasi was shot to death by an officer in the yard of an apartment complex, after refusing to drop the stick he was wielding. Officers had responded to reports of a man yelling at passing cars and attacking a dog. Tasi, 26, was pronounced dead at a hospital. The state of Alaska is conducting an independent investigation into the case.[331][332]

2012-06-07 Hull, John M. Washington (Spanaway) Officers spotted a pickup truck doing doughnuts and ran the plates, discovering that the vehicle was reported stolen. When they tried to conduct a traffic stop, the truck drove around the block, through a yard, and allegedly hit the patrol car head on. Hull then backed up and hit the car again, police say, and the officers got out and fired at him, killing him.[333]

2012-06-05 Gaines, Derrick (15) California (San Francisco) Gaines was shot while fleeing from an officer in a gas station parking lot after allegedly pulling a gun on the officer.[334]

2012-06-04 Ambrose, Kevin
Mitchell, Charlene Massachusetts (Springfield) Mitchell reported that off-duty prison guard Shawn Bryan was near her apartment in violation of a restraining order. Officer Kevin Ambrose responded to the call and attempted to force entry to the apartment into which Bryan had taken Mitchell. Bryan shot Ambrose through the door, shot Mitchell, then shot himself. Ambrose and Bryan died of their wounds.[335]

2012-06-04 O'Brien, Timothy Sean Arizona (Phoenix) O'Brien, 25, was allegedly threatening people, including children, with a baseball bat after being denied access to a swimming pool. When officers responded, O'Brien moved towards them while swinging the bat. After repeated warning to stop and drop the bat, the two officers shot and killed O'Brien.[336]

2012-06-04 Kitchen, Lawrence (67) California (Lompoc) Kitchen was shot and killed by officers after allegedly shooting and wounding two people and firing into an occupied apartment.[337]

2012-06-04 Ortega, Victor (31) California (Mira Mesa) Officers began pursuing Ortega on foot after responding to a report of domestic abuse. An officer shot the man to death during a struggle when Ortega allegedly reached for the officer's gun. The officer shot him from about a foot away.[338]

2012-06-03 Fox, Robert Kimball (52) Oregon (Aloha) Officers were responding to reports of an armed man threatening suicide when Fox allegedly
came out into the street holding a rifle. A deputy shot him to death after he refused to drop the weapon.[339]

2012-06-02 Husband, John (21) Texas (Dallas) Husband was shot and killed during a struggle with an officer after a traffic stop. The officer had smelled marijuana and saw a gun in the man's waistband when he asked him to step out of the car. The family says witness reports say that Husband was shot in the back as he ran from the officer; police say that Husband reached for his gun during a struggle.[340]

2012-05-31 Epperley, Troy (37) Idaho (Boise) Police received a call about a suicidal man armed with a gun. Officers arrived at his house and tired to talk him into dropping the weapon. One officer fatally shot Epperley when he allegedly moved towards him.[341]

2012-05-31 Wright, Danté (20) Minnesota (Brooklyn Center) Officers were responding to a report of a man with a gun and found Wright walking in the street with a rifle. Police say the officer told Wright to drop the gun multiple times before shooting him to death.[342]

2012-05-31 Mullane, Sam (18) Oregon (Yachats) Mullane was shot to death to death by SWAT team members in the driveway of a home. State troopers had been attempting to serve an arrest warrant. Mullane was armed and had moved to take cover when he was shot.[343]

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2012-05-28 Barrett, Anton (41) California (Vallejo) Barrett was shot to death by officers after they tried to pull over his car and had to chase him on foot. He was reaching for what turned out to be a metal wallet.[345]

2012-05-27 Sordetto, John A. (25) New York (Buffalo) Sordetto was shot to death by an officer who was trying to handcuff him. Police say he went for the officer's gun during a struggle.[346]

2012-05-26 Smith, Raymond A.[347] Missouri (Kansas City) Police were responding to a call about suspicious prostitution activity when a man fled on foot. Two officers pursued him and allege that he fired shots at them. Both officers shot the man to death.[348]

2012-05-26 Eugene, Rudy (31) Florida (Miami) Eugene shot to death by Miami police while eating the face of Ronald Poppo (both found naked), on the MacArthur Causeway.[349][350]

2012-05-24 Mestler, Peter (53) California (Vallejo) Mestler was shot to death by officers after allegedly refusing to drop a gun he was holding, which turned out to be a BB gun. Police say he was upset because his wife was divorcing him, and that he had pulled the gun on several other people before officers confronted him.[351]

2012-05-24 Brandon, Michael (29) Montana (Billings) Officers were attempting to arrest Brandon on a felony warrant when he allegedly fired at them and fled to a motel restroom. Police say he fired at the officers through the bathroom door and then charged at them, still firing. The officers shot and killed him.[352]

2012-05-22 Langford, Marshall M.K. (31) Hawai'i (Kihei) Officers found Langford in a stolen vehicle. Langford allegedly drew a weapon and attempted to drive off in the vehicle. The officers fatally shot him.[353]

2012-05-20 Edwards, Elwood (22) California (Oceanside) Police were responding to a report of a disturbance at a convenience store where a man had allegedly hit someone over the head with a glass bottle and thrown a brick through a car window. Officers found Edwards about half a mile from the store and tried to detain him. Deputy Mike Astorga shot Edwards to death when he lunged at the officers with a stick.[354]

2012-05-19 Holloman, Maurice (31) Maryland (Baltimore) Officers were called to Holloman's home by his mother. Holloman attacked one of the officers, pushing him into a coffee table and allegedly going for the officer's gun. The other officers then shot and killed him.[355]

2012-05-18 Herndon, Jace (41) Nevada (Reno) Herndon was pulled over for driving a stolen vehicle. After exiting the vehicle, he allegedly refused to comply with the officers orders, and attempted to escape. Officers then fired and fatally wounded him.[356]

2012-05-18 unnamed male Texas (Houston) Suspect had threatened a bus passenger with a knife. The driver and the 20 uninvolved other passengers got off the bus. A police officer boarded the bus and ordered the suspect to drop the knife. When the suspect refused and lunged at the other passenger, the officer shot the suspect.[357]

2012-05-17 Gracia, Malcolm (15) Massachusetts (New Bedford) Shot to death by gang-unit detectives after an altercation with the officers that resulted in the Gracia stabbing one of the detectives with a hunting knife.[358][359]

2012-05-14 King Jr., Brian Wesley Oklahoma (Lawton) Shot and killed after shooting at officers and ramming police vehicles.[360]

2012-05-10 Rivers, Samuel New York (Oakland Gardens) Officers from the 111th Precinct responded to a call from a 17-year-old girl that her father was trying to commit suicide. Upon arrival, officers saw that Rivers had used a knife both on his wife and himself. After refusing to drop the weapon, officers shot Rivers in the neck and chest in an outdoor confrontation in the apartment courtyard. Mr. Rivers died and his wife Sharon was in critical condition.[361]

2012-05-09 Hughes, Dennis California (San Francisco) Killed in his girlfriend's apartment by a police sharpshooter after beating his mother to death when she tried to evict him from her home in Ronhert Park. Hughes had fired several shots at officers from the apartment.[362]

2012-05-09 Hinojos-Maldonado, Jesus Eduardo (22) Arizona (Mesa) Officers were responding to a report of a man with a gun and attempted to subdue Hinojos-Maldonado with a Taser. Two officers opened fire on Hinjos-Maldonado, killing him, after he allegedly reached toward his waistband.[363]

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2012-05-06 Blueford, Alan Dwayne California (Oakland) The high school senior was approached by patrolling officers just after midnight and ran, provoking an officer to chase him. Blueford allegedly pointed a gun at the officer who then fired four shots, three which hit Blueford and one which hit his own foot. The shot to the officer's foot was initially blamed on the teen, and police were referring to the incident as a shoot-out between the two men, until it was discovered the officer had shot himself. Community is waiting for evidence connecting gun found at the scene to Blueford.[365][366]

2012-05-03 Tripp, Maria New York (New York) An on-duty Secret Service agent driving in Brooklyn struck and killed a pedestrian [367]

2012-05-02 Coyle, Jamie (37) Rhode Island (Pawtucket) Police stopped Coyle because he matched the description of a man wanted in Massachusetts. Coyle allegedly pointed a gun at the officers, who then fatally shot him.[368]

2012-05-01 Cullen, Kenneth (48) Arizona (Mesa) Cullen was shot to death by a SWAT officer outside his home after pointing a handgun in their direction. Police said he had asked officers to kill him.[369]

2012-04-30 Martel, Jonathan (40) Vermont (Cambridge) Officers were pursing Martel as a suspect in a home invasion when one of the them spotted him in a wooded area. Martel refused to comply with orders, and pointed what appeared to be a gun at the officer. The Officer shot Martel, and then discovered the object in his hands was a cell phone. Martel told the officer that he pointed the phone at him, because he wanted to die.[370]

2012-04-29 Tatum, Carl Anthony Minnesota (Apple Valley) Officers were responding to a domestic dispute and found a man in an agitated state. When they attempted to arrest him, he allegedly went inside the home, retrieved a gun, and fired at officers. An officer shot him multiple times, killing him.[371]

2012-04-26 Clark, James (32) Georgia (Lawrenceville) Clark was shot in his driveway following a 911 call that brought officers to the home. The caller stated that Clark was suicidal and had cut himself and fired two shots. When officers arrived, Clark was in his driveway holding what was identified by police as a Remington 721 deer rifle. After 15 minutes of attempted negotiation, Clark was shot by the officers after he allegedly began walking toward them. Clark's father, 65, and brother, 34, soon arrived on the scene and were arrested after "yelling obscenities at officers for several minutes." The two men were charged with disorderly conduct.[372]

2012-04-24 Steven Brandt Arizona (Phoenix) A man named Dan Ruble called police to say that Brandt, his girlfriend's estranged husband, was in his driveway with a gun. Ruble was at work when he learned that Brandt was at his home, and met police at a family member's house. The officer asked Ruble to accompany her to his home. When they arrived, Brandt opened fire on Ruble, killing him, and the officer shot and killed Brandt.[373]

2012-04-23 McMullan, Robert J. California (Fairfield) Police attempted to pull over a car with a non-working tail light, but the driver sped away and officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the car. Gonzales exited the vehicle and reportedly fired a gun at them. Officer Patrick Burke then shot and killed Gonzales.[374]

2012-04-23 Curtiss, David (45) Mississippi (Booneville) Officers were responding to a domestic violence call when they shot and killed Curtiss.[375]

2012-04-21 Edwards, Sharmel (49) Nevada (Las Vegas) Police followed the vehicle Edwards was driving after her male friend had reported it stolen and that she was in possession of a handgun. After vehicle stopped, police attempted communication by loudspeaker for 30 minutes. At that point Edwards exited vehicle. Police report both hands were on a gun. A witness reports both hands were in the air. Five officers fired on Edwards, hitting her multiple times. She died at the scene.[376]

2012-04-21 Truelove, Bobby joe Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) An OKCPD officer was responding to several calls about vehicle break-ins at an apartment complex. During a struggle the officer used a TASER on Truelove, but when that was not effective, he shot Truelove.[377]

2012-04-19 Gonzales, David Paul Nevada (Las Vegas) Police attempted to pull over a car with a non-working tail light, but the driver sped away and officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the car. Gonzales exited the vehicle and reportedly fired a gun at them. Officer Patrick Burke then shot and killed Gonzales.[378]

2012-04-18 unnamed male Texas (Houston) Suspect attempted armed robbery of three plainclothes narcotics officers in the parking lot behind a restaurant. Two officers shot suspect when he threatened to shoot the third officer. [379]

2012-04-17 Carnes, Bryan Keith (44) Texas (The Woodlands) Officer attempted to stop suspect for a traffic violation. Suspect did not stop and led officer on a chase. Officers placed spikes on roadway and three of suspect's tires were deflated. Suspect's vehicle crashed. As officers approached vehicle suspect reportedly yelled “Shoot me” and reached under his seat. An officer fired at least three shots. Suspect was taken to hospital where he died.[380]

2012-04-13 Collins, Timothy F., Jr. (17) Kansas (Wichita) Collins was shot in the head by police during a home invasion.[381][382]

2012-04-12 Wyatt, Rudolph New York (New York) Wyatt committed an armed robbery of a pharmacy. Police responded and shot at Wyatt as he fled. A retired and armed NYPD officer heard the shots and fired three times at Wyatt, hitting him twice in the head.[383]

2012-04-12 Hamlan, Abdul Nevada (Las Vegas) Police were called to a home because of a suicidal man with a gun. They arrived to find Hamlan in the garage, who was crying and reportedly told officers, "just go ahead and shoot me, then." Hamlan was shot to death after refusing to drop his weapon.[384]

2012-04-12 Robinson, Tamar New York (New York) Officers spotted Robinson trying to load stolen paving stones into his vehicle. As he fled, he was struck and killed by a marked squad car.[385]

2012-04-12 unnamed male Ohio (Brooklyn) Police reported the deaths at a restaurant of a woman, a girl and a male suspect. The suspect was shot by police.[386]

2012-04-11 Arian, Abdul (19) California (Los Angeles) Arian was killed when LAPD officers fired over 90 rounds at him following a chase. Officers' attempts to pull Arian over for erratic driving resulted in a lengthy pursuit on the 101 freeway, during which Arian called 911 and made threatening comments. Police eventually rammed into his car, and Arian attempted to run before officers shot him to death. He was unarmed.[387]

2012-04-07 Musto, Douglas S. (27) Massachusetts (Westfield) Police received a domestic disturbance call when Musto reportedly tried to kick down his ex-girlfriend's door. Officers shot him to death after he allegedly stabbed an officer who was trying to handcuff him.[388]

2012-04-05 Bradley, Ahmede Texas (Austin) Officer Eric Copeland pulled over Bradley's vehicle for playing music too loudly when he believed he smelled marijuana and prepared to search the vehicle. Bradley fled in his car and then on foot, where a series of struggles ensued and police say Bradley attempted to strangle the officer with his radio cord. Officer Copeland shot Bradley three times in the chest, killing him.[389]

2012-04-04 Chevalier, Michael Nevada (Las Vegas) Police responded to a home where Chevalier was assaulting a woman and had taken her hostage. Chevalier, armed with a gun, shot at officers and threatened to kill himself and the woman. A SWAT team stormed the home and an officer shot and killed Chevalier.[390]

2012-04-03 Sutton, Bobby Dale Oklahoma (Tulsa) Shot after attacking officers with a knife.[391]

2012-04-02 Hill, James Richard Texas (Conroe) Officer responded to report of a disturbance at a business. Hill was armed with a shotgun and shot the responding officer, hitting him in the face. Several other officers arrived and returned fire, killing Hill. [392]

2012-04-01 Lanning, Troy, Jr. (24) Kansas (Wichita) Officers were looking for a white vehicle after receiving a report of a drive-by shooting. They spotted a white car speeding and attempted a traffic stop, and a 7-minute chase ensued. The vehicle was disabled after driving over a curb, and four people fled on foot. One officer chased Lanning over a fence into a backyard. Lanning was carrying a bag and allegedly reaching into it and the officer shot him several times, killing him. No weapons were found in Lanning's belongings or in the vehicle.[393]

January to March, 2012
Date Name (Age) State (City) Description

2012‑03‑27 Nhekairo, Tendai (18) Georgia (Atlanta) Officers were called to Nhekairo's apartment to investigate suspicious behavior. Nhekairo came out of his apartment naked and wielding two knives. Nhekairo allegedly attempted to attack one of the officers with the knives, that officers then shot and killed him.[394]

2012-03-24 McDade, Kendrec (19) California (Pasadena) The 19-year-old college student was killed by officers who opened fire on him in an alley, believing him to be the culprit of a robbery at gunpoint that had been called in that evening. McDade was shot multiple times in the chest and died in a hospital. Officers claimed McDade had motioned at his waistband, but the teenager was unarmed. The 26-year-old 911 caller, who later admitted to lying about the gun, was held by police for six days for suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and now faces deportation.[395]

2012-03-22 Lopez, David John (26) California (Antioch) Lopez was shot to death by officers when he crashed into a police cruiser after a car chase. Detectives had attempted to pull him over for a parole violation.[396]

2012-03-21 Boyd, Rekia Illinois (Chicago) An off-duty detective rolled down his car window and asked a group of people gathered near Douglas Park to quiet down. In response, police say, a 39-year-old man pointed a gun at the officer, who drew his own weapon and fired. The bullets hit the alleged gunman in the hand and Rekia Boyd, who was unarmed, in the head as she stood nearby. Witnesses said that no one pulled a gun on the off-duty officer, and that the alleged gunman was actually holding a cell phone instead. Rekia Boyd died in the hospital the following day.[397]

2012-03-20 Blomberg, Kenneth (33) California (Hemet) Blomberg had attacked his girlfriend, and threatened to burn down her house. Police discovered Blomberg hiding behind some bushes, at a house near his parents, armed with a rifle. Officers ordered him to drop the weapon and come out. Blomberg then allegedly leveled the rifle (possibly a BB Gun)) towards the officer. The Officer fired one shot, fatally striking Blomberg.[398]

2012-03-20 Doll, Phillip Steven Oklahoma (Tulsa) Doll was a "person of interest" in the murder of his girlfriend. he was shot and killed by a police officer responding to a home invasion. The officer found Doll crunch over an elderly victim, Doll then lunged at the officer.[399]

2012-03-16 Newmaker, Jacob California (Fortuna) Newmaker was shot to death after allegedly grabbing an officer's baton and striking him with it. Police had responded to a report of a man screaming in his front yard, and reportedly attempted to subdue him with "verbal commands, pepper spray, baton strikes, control holds and a Taser."[400]

2012-03-15 Duey, Kevin Charles (44) California (Arnold) Officers were responding to a "shots fired" call. When they arrived on the scene Duey was shooting, and refused orders to drop the weapon. Duey then pointed the weapon at officers and started to move towards some nearby houses. The Officer shot once, fatally striking Duey.[401][402]

2012-03-14 Scott Jr., Dane Oklahoma (Del City) Scott was shot in the back after running from police. DCPD Capt. Randy Harrison is currently awaiting trail on manslaughter charges.[403]

2012-03-10 Smart, Marquez (23) Kansas (Wichita) Officers began chasing Smart when he happened to run toward them after allegedly firing at least two shots from a semi-automatic handgun. Officers fired at him multiple times when he refused to drop the weapon and eventually shot him to death in an alley. Four other people, three of them teenagers, were wounded by gunfire either from Smart or the officers.[404]

2012-03-06 Hernandez, Marin Angel California (Anaheim) Shot to death after turning towards an officer with a shotgun in hand.[405]

2012-03-01 Dunbar, Brandon James (26) California (Riverside) Dunbar was killed during a foot chase after he fled a traffic stop. He allegedly turned toward the officer while holding a gun, and the officer shot him to death.[406]

2012-02-29 Gilmore, Anthony Paul, Jr. (23) California (San Bernardino) Gilmore fled during a traffic stop when asked if he had a weapon. A struggle with an officer ensued, and the officer shot and killed Gilmore after he reached for a gun that had fallen to the ground.[407]

2012-02-23 Barnum, Jeremiah (38) Colorado (Englewood) Barnum confronted an officer in a store parking lot. Officers report seeing Barnum reach for a gun in his waistband. As Barnum back his vehicle away, he nearly hit an officer. Officers fired six times. [408]

2012-02-21 unnamed male California (Paramount) Man was shot twice after attempting to take an officer's gun.[409]

2012-02-19 Fleming, Harold (40) Florida (St. Petersburg) Fleming, a quadriplegic, was crossing a street in a wheelchair around 4 a.m. when he was struck by Officer Mehmedin Karic's speeding cruiser. Fleming was killed by the accident, and Karic was cited for careless driving (three months later). On August 2, 2012, Karic was fired for violating traffic laws and driving carelessly.[410][411]

2012-02-18 Bond, Danny James (38) California (Riverside) Two officers tried to stop Bond on his bicycle to arrest him on outstanding warrants, and he fled on foot. Two officers shot him to death after he allegedly pulled out a pistol.[412]

2012-02-18 unnamed male Arizona (Mesa) Police were called to a home where a man reportedly armed with a knife was holding a woman hostage. The man refused to drop his knife or release the woman, and officers shot him to death.[413]

2012-02-16 unnamed male California (Long Beach) One federal agent shot and injured another agent over a disciplinary matter. A third agent shot and killed the first agent to prevent him from shooting the injured agent again. [414]

2012-02-14 McBride, Michael (52) New York (New York) Officers were pursuing McBride as a murder suspect. McBride fired at officer who returned fire, killing McBride. 19 shots were exchanged in a crowded subway. [415]

2012-02-14 Loxas, John Arizona (Scottsdale) Loxas was allegedly holding his baby grandson when an argument with neighbors led to him brandishing a handgun at them. They called the police. Officer James Peters shot Loxas in the head while he was still holding the baby. He was not holding a gun at the time.[416]

2012-02-09 Cook, Patricia (54) Virginia (Culpeper) Officer Daniel Harmon-Wright shot and killed Cook, who was unarmed, in her vehicle while she tried to drive away. The officer was summoned by a call about a suspicious person in the parking lot of a Catholic middle school. Harmon-Wright was fired in June 2012 and will go to trial in January 2013.[417]

[418]
2012-02-08 Mulqueen, Tim New York (Middleton) Mulqueen entered the city courthouse and opened fired towards officers near the entrance. One officer was injured. Officers returned fire, fatally wounding Mulqueen.[419]

2012-02-08 Henninger, Joseph M. Washington (Poulsbo) Shot by officers called to the scene for reports of a handgun being fired inside of a Les Schwab store.[420]

2012-02-07 Loggins, Manuel Jr California (Los Angeles) Loggins crashed his vehicle into the gate of a high school. He exited the vehicle and left his two daughters behind in the vehicle. An officer heard the crash and arrived at the scene and checked on the girls in the vehicle. As Loggins returned to the vehicle he ignored the officer's commands to show his hands and stay clear of the vehicle. When Loggins shifted into reverse the office fired three times. Loggins died of his wounds in a hospital.[421]

2012-02-07 unnamed male (54) Arizona (Phoenix) Shot numerous times by an officer after allegedly pointing a handgun at two officers. The 54-year-old man was suspected of holding his estranged wife and her boyfriend hostage.[422]

2012-02-02 Graham, Ramarley (18) New York (The Bronx) Shot once in upper left chest after being chased into his home by plainclothes officers. The unarmed Graham was running into the bathroom to flush marijuana down the toilet.[423]

2012-02-01 Haskell, Danny (39) Arizona (Lake Havasu City) Police responded to report of a potentially suicidal man who reportedly threatened to also kill five children who were with him. Arriving officers heard screams just prior to Haskel exiting the residence with a handgun in his hand. Officers shot at Haskell who returned fire. Haskell was struck at least twice and died at the scene.[424]

2012-02-01 Watts, Stephon (15) Illinois (Calumet City) Shot by two officers in his home after his parents called police to help subdue Stephon, their autistic son. Police had visited the home under similar circumstances 10 times in the previous two years. Watts struck an officer with a kitchen knife before receiving multiple shots to the upper torso.[425][426]

2012-02-01 Baires, Jason Nevada (Las Vegas) Killed in a shootout with police. Baires was wanted for the murder of his mother's boyfriend.[427]

2012-01-31 LaMadeleine, Raymond Washington (Roy) Officers were serving an arrest warrant to Roy after he had threatened to kill neighbors and shot at them. When police and SWAT arrived, LaMadeleine allegedly began firing at them with an assault rifle, and they shot him to death with one round.[428]

2012-01-30 White, Antwain (17) New York (Brooklyn) Shot once in the chest after hitting an off-duty detective in the face with a wooden cane. White and another individual had approached the detective from behind in an attempt to mug him.[429]

2012-01-29 Spalding, Jackie Jr. West Virginia (Bluewell) State troopers and county officers responded to a report of a man armed with a rifle and found Spalding in a vehicle behind a cemetery mausoleum. Spalding refused State Trooper J.R. Coburn's commands to show his hands and reportedly began to reach for his rifle, and the trooper shot Spalding to death.[430][431]

2012-01-28 Prostrollo, Jason Edward Arizona (Scottsdale) Prostrollo was shot to death by officers after holding pool cues in a threatening manner and approaching officers. Police had responded to a 911 call from a woman who said a man with a knife was fighting with her boyfriend.[432]

2012-01-27 McKinney, Larry M. (37) Oregon (Fairview) Larry's mother called 911 when her son showed up at her apartment drunk and she feared he would play loud music and get her evicted. She waited outside of her 2nd story apartment and met officers when they arrived. McKinney emerged at the top of the staircase holding a kitchen knife, and officers shot him to death after ordering him to drop the weapon.[433]

2012-01-27 Covarrubias, Alberto, Jr. (29) California (Santa Maria) Covarrubias, a Santa Maria police officer, was shot and killed by a fellow officer as supervisors struggled to arrest him for an alleged sexual relationship with a 17-year-old Police Explorer.[434]

2012-01-26 Kissane, Christopher New York (Brooklyn) Shot below his right eye by an off-duty officer. Kissane, 22, had just committed several armed robberies and shot at officers before he was killed.[435]

2012-01-25 Morgan, Brad Lee (21) Oregon (Portland) Morgan called 911 saying he had committed a robbery and was going to jump off a building. He told the dispatcher he might be armed. Two officers located him atop a parking garage, and when they approached Morgan he pointed a black handgun at them. The officers shot him to death. The gun turned out to be a toy that had been spray painted.[436]

2012-01-24 Flener, Edward (72) Arizona (Chandler) Officers shot and killed Flener after he allegedly pointed a gun at them. Police were responding to a report of a suicidal man.[437]

2012-01-24 Carlson, Kevin Arizona (Mesa) Undercover officers attempted to arrest Carlson on parole violations. When the officers turned on the flashing lights of their unmarked vehicle, Carlson and another man started shooting. The officers returned fire, hitting both men, and killing Carlson.[438]

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2012-01-23 Kenney, Christopher (23) Georgia (Stone Mountain) Kenney was shot in a stolen pick-up truck after being cornered by 10 officers who blocked him in using their vehicles. Officers broke the truck window and tased Kenny multiple times as he rammed his truck into the squad cars, and then was shot by officers. Kenney had several outstanding warrants and was a primary suspect in several vehicle theft cases.[440]

2012-01-23 Rodriguez, Steven (22) California (Monterey Park) Rodriguez had broken all of the windows in a restaurant with a metal bar when officers confronted him in the parking lot. An officer attempted to fire a taser at him, and Rodriguez allegedly approached that officer with the metal bar. Another officer fired 10 shots at Rodriguez, killing him.[441]

2012-01-22 Ruiz, Elias Angel (18) Oregon (Medford) Officers responded after the teenager called 911 making suicidal threats. They found Ruiz on his front porch waving a butcher knife and attempted use of a stun gun. When that did not subdue him, another officer shot him to death.[442]

2012-01-19 Cambridge, Roscoe (29) California (Anaheim) According to police, Cambridge approached an officer sitting in his cruiser in a parking lot while holding a large kitchen knife. The officer shot him to death. A knife and a bible were reportedly found near his body.[443]

2012-01-16 unnamed male New York (Nassau County) Police responded to report of a home invasion and found multiple people bound. A shoot-out ensued during which one burglar was killed and the other surrendered. [444]

2012-01-13 Mayba, Maksim (21) Washington (Federal Way) An officer moved to arrest men in a parked car that she suspected were engaged in a drug deal and ordered a man to show his hands. When Mayba did not do as ordered, the officer fired twice, killing him.[445]

2012-01-12 Long, Robert Missouri (Raytown) Long was in his front yard when Officers, responding to a "shots fired" call, arrived. Long was armed with a rifle and threatened to kill his roommate and officers. Officers fired when Long pointed the rifle at them.[446]

2012-01-09 unnamed male Texas (Houston) Officer responded to report of a home burglary. As officer arrived, three suspects fled. Officer caught one suspect who struggled with officer and reportedly attempted to take the officer's gun. Officer fatally shot suspect. [447]

2012-01-09 Zepeda, Laura (41) Texas (San Antonio) Officer pursing a stolen vehicle drove through a red light and collided with a vehicle not being pursued. The driver of the vehicle suffered severe head trauma and died on May 4, 2012. [448]

2012-01-07 Cervantes, Bernie California (Anaheim) Police responded to report of a man shooting out lights and fatally shot Cervantes. The weapon was a BB gun.[449]

2012-01-07 Ledezma, David (52) California (Riverside) Ledezma was shot to death by officers at his home after he threatened to kill himself with a knife and then threw pipes in their direction. Three officers fired 18 shots. Police had been called by a relative after Ledezma had allegedly struck his wife that day.[450]

2012-01-07 unnamed male Colorado (Brighton) Officers responded to report of a man threatening others with a gun. Suspect fled in vehicle. Officers scattered tire-deflation devices which succeeded in stopping the vehicle. Suspect exited vehicle and walked towards officers which what appeared to be a gun in his hand. After suspect ignored commands to drop the weapon an officer shot him.[451]

2012-01-05 Georgeson, James (20) Oregon (Medford) Georgeson was shot to death by two U.S. marshals after he allegedly tried to crash into their patrol car. They were trying to arrest him for a federal probation violation. A U.S. Marshals Service spokesperson said there was no indication that Georgeson was armed.[452]

2012-01-04 Gonzalez, Jaime (15) Texas (Brownsville) Shot at least twice by officers in a middle school after refusing to put down his gun, later determined to be a pellet gun. Authorities had been called by the school who reported that a student had a gun and then put the school on lockdown.[453]

2012-01-01 unnamed male Kansas (Kansas City) An officer was conducting a pedestrian check on a suspicious individual and a struggle ensued, during which the officer shot the man to death.[454]

[conniestommy]

Thomas Lars Domagala is a Victim , Shot in the BACK of his head, with an AR 15, from about 30 feet away. Thomas Domagala was a suspect wanted for questioning in a criminal case. Thomas Domagala was never arrested or charged with the case. There were 9 unmarked cars, with law officers in the cars, sitting , watching, the house Thomas Domagala was living in, they also watched as Thomas Domagala got in the front passenger side of the car, and Tabitha Alvarez, got in to the drivers seat of the car, and the other girl got in to the back seat. The 3 of them took there time getting in to the car, . The Law officers could have easily blocked the car from leaving that driveway, and took Thomas Domagala in for questioning, or arrested him, right then and there. If the police thought Thomas Domagala was a threat to the public, why would they let the car, they watched him get in to , leave that driveway ? I can tell you that right down the street, where Tabitha Alvarez did stop the car, there were 10 to 15 Deputys, with there hugh guns pointing at the car as it stopped. The Deputys were already posted there, waiting for Thomas Domagala. when Thomas Domagala started to run, not one of those officers posted there shot at him. Thomas Domagala ran for about 15 seconds... Tabitha Alvarez ran behind him, Then one deputy Cavener, who was sitting in a parked truck, stepped out of his truck, pointed his AR 15 at the back of Thomas Domagala's head, and shot one time. blowing his brains all over the place. he could have shot him any where ...he didn't have to kill Thomas Domagala. Cavener should have to face the consequesces for his actions, just like any one else would have to. He murdered Thomas Domagala.

[Anti Federalist]

I hope you tell us more, obviously you are family.

My sincere and heartfelt condolences.

Thomas Lars Domagala is a Victim , Shot in the BACK of his head, with an AR 15, from about 30 feet away. Thomas Domagala was a suspect wanted for questioning in a criminal case. Thomas Domagala was never arrested or charged with the case. There were 9 unmarked cars, with law officers in the cars, sitting , watching, the house Thomas Domagala was living in, they also watched as Thomas Domagala got in the front passenger side of the car, and Tabitha Alvarez, got in to the drivers seat of the car, and the other girl got in to the back seat. The 3 of them took there time getting in to the car, . The Law officers could have easily blocked the car from leaving that driveway, and took Thomas Domagala in for questioning, or arrested him, right then and there. If the police thought Thomas Domagala was a threat to the public, why would they let the car, they watched him get in to , leave that driveway ? I can tell you that right down the street, where Tabitha Alvarez did stop the car, there were 10 to 15 Deputys, with there hugh guns pointing at the car as it stopped. The Deputys were already posted there, waiting for Thomas Domagala. when Thomas Domagala started to run, not one of those officers posted there shot at him. Thomas Domagala ran for about 15 seconds... Tabitha Alvarez ran behind him, Then one deputy Cavener, who was sitting in a parked truck, stepped out of his truck, pointed his AR 15 at the back of Thomas Domagala's head, and shot one time. blowing his brains all over the place. he could have shot him any where ...he didn't have to kill Thomas Domagala. Cavener should have to face the consequesces for his actions, just like any one else would have to. He murdered Thomas Domagala.

[kcchiefs6465]

Thomas Lars Domagala is a Victim , Shot in the BACK of his head, with an AR 15, from about 30 feet away. Thomas Domagala was a suspect wanted for questioning in a criminal case. Thomas Domagala was never arrested or charged with the case. There were 9 unmarked cars, with law officers in the cars, sitting , watching, the house Thomas Domagala was living in, they also watched as Thomas Domagala got in the front passenger side of the car, and Tabitha Alvarez, got in to the drivers seat of the car, and the other girl got in to the back seat. The 3 of them took there time getting in to the car, . The Law officers could have easily blocked the car from leaving that driveway, and took Thomas Domagala in for questioning, or arrested him, right then and there. If the police thought Thomas Domagala was a threat to the public, why would they let the car, they watched him get in to , leave that driveway ? I can tell you that right down the street, where Tabitha Alvarez did stop the car, there were 10 to 15 Deputys, with there hugh guns pointing at the car as it stopped. The Deputys were already posted there, waiting for Thomas Domagala. when Thomas Domagala started to run, not one of those officers posted there shot at him. Thomas Domagala ran for about 15 seconds... Tabitha Alvarez ran behind him, Then one deputy Cavener, who was sitting in a parked truck, stepped out of his truck, pointed his AR 15 at the back of Thomas Domagala's head, and shot one time. blowing his brains all over the place. he could have shot him any where ...he didn't have to kill Thomas Domagala. Cavener should have to face the consequesces for his actions, just like any one else would have to. He murdered Thomas Domagala.

Likewise, you have my condolences.

This sort of tragedy happens every damn day. I can only offer my sincere wish for Thomas Domagala to get justice (or the closest thing possible to it).

PTSD or steroidal, undertrained [by and large] thugs, who at heart flinch at their own shadow, running around with machine guns.

A Police Fatality Public Fact-finding Review will not be conducted because federal law enforcement officers are outside the jurisdiction of this process, officials said.

Sad to say I could have guessed that to be the case before looking it up.

[enhanced_deficit]

Unarmed 34 year old mother Miriam Carey, a dental hygienist from Stamford Conn, with her 1 year old daughter in the car was shot to death after she fled a police checkpoint in DC yesterday.

[Anti Federalist]

bump

[mrsat_98]

Unarmed 34 year old mother Miriam Carey, a dental hygienist from Stamford Conn, with her 1 year old daughter in the car was shot to death after she fled a police checkpoint in DC yesterday.

I thought they removed the baby before they shot Miriam.

[JK/SEA]

nice list if you're a sick psychotic blood thirsty animal.

[tangent4ronpaul]

Wouldn't the word "murders" be more appropriate than "killings"?

-t

[Natural Citizen]

Abby Martin speaks with ANSWER Coalition organizer, Mike Prysner, about a new documentary titled 'No Justice, No Peace', which exposes the rise of rampant brutality by police.



WATCH No Justice, No Peace! Police Brutality Documentary @ http://bit.ly/17a5vks


Aside...still waiting for mainstream media to acknowledge this phenomenon but unfortunately just trying to hurry up and get elected seems to be the meme of the day and has little to do with changing the course of history.

[dannno]

Wow it's like e-ree single day

[Anti Federalist]

2012-08-12 Moore, Bobby (15) Arkansas (Little Rock) Moore and two other teens were in a stolen vehicle when they allegedly attempted to run down a police officer. The officer shot into the car, striking and killing Moore. The investigation determined that the vehicle was either stopped or moving in reverse, away from the officer. Officer Josh Hastings has been charged with manslaughter and is currently awaiting trail.[138][139]

Cop Ordered to Pay $415K of Own Money to Family of Unarmed Teen He Killed

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/per...g-death-court/

Little Rock, AR — An encouraging end to a tragic story comes out of Arkansas this week after a former Little Rock police officer was found liable in the shooting death of 15-year-old boy in 2012. What sets this case apart from the myriad of other civil cases in which police officers are found responsible for killing, beating, and depriving people of their rights, is that this cop was held personally responsible — and will have to pay the victim’s family using his own assets, not the taxpayers.

On August 12, 2012, then-Little Rock Police Officer Josh Hastings, 31, and another officer were investigating a report of car break-ins. The officers attempted to box in a car occupied by the victim, Bobby Moore III, along with two other teens.