Officers attempted to pull Martinez over for a traffic violation when the 29-year-old took off and lead police on a high speed chase. An officer fatally shot Martinez after he failed to get out of his vehicle and was speeding toward a civilian car.

After officers responded to a domestic disturbance at Bennett's residence, the 66-year-old entered into an altercation with responding officers. After an attempt to tase Bennett failed, officers shot him after he reached for a nearby cache of guns.

Youngblood pointed a pistol in the direction of deputies, prompting them to shoot and kill Youngblood.

Anderson was pursued by officers involving a kidnapping case. Police fired shots at Anderson, but missed. Anderson shot and killed himself.

Hernandez Threatened officers with knives, resulting in officers to shoot and kill Hernandez.

Nightingale's roommate called police to report him as a possible car thief. Police arrived, Nightingale answered the door with a handgun, would not drop his weapon, and was fatally shot four times.

Little was walking near an elementary school when police arrived and ordered him to drop his firearm. When he refused, an officer opened fire and fatally struck Little.

An intoxicated off-duty police officer was speeding and rammed the back of Sperry's vehicle, killing Jesse Sperry and injuring the pregnant Rebecca Sperry. The officer was charged with a number of crimes and has been placed on unpaid leave.

Walter James was killed when a Santa Monica police officer's patrol car struck his scooter.

A Boston police officer shot and killed a man who allegedly lunged at officers with knives. The shooting took place after police received a 911 call from a woman who said she was being assaulted by her boyfriend at 77 Lenox St. in the South End. The officers attempted to place the suspect under arrest, at which time the suspect armed himself with multiple knives and lunged at the officers. One of the officers discharged his weapon striking and killing the suspect.

Thomas Louis Seminazzi reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a high-speed police chase. At around 5:15 p.m., officers responded to a report that Seminazzi pulled out a gun after a witness attempted to intervene during an argument between Seminazzi and a woman. Seminazzi reportedly forced the woman into her vehicle and drove away as police arrived. Seminazzi refused to stop for police and allegedly swerved at an officer as he headed to I-55. Police said Seminazzi evaded spike strips put down by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, then exited at Portageville and pulled into a vacant lot where he reportedly shot himself in the head as officers approached. The woman was physically uninjured.

Officers responded to a domestic disturbance just after 5 p.m. and found Burdette Becks standing outside with a gun in his hand. Becks reportedly told officers he was going to kill himself. According to police, the officers tried to get Becks to put the weapon down, but he shot himself in the head.

Santiago as shot while entering hotel room during a drug search. Police allege he made a threatening gesture. He was unarmed.

An off-duty police officer fatally shot Bullard after seeing him stabbing another man. Bullard was pronounced dead at the scene, and the officer was honored by the Dallas Police Association for saving the man's life.

Vivian Nguyen was killed after a car fleeing police broadsided her mother's minivan.

Close to midnight, police say they tried to stop Hilburn for a traffic violation. Police say Hiburn had a suspended license and was driving a stolen truck. Suddenly, Hilburn took off. Fleeing at high speed on the interstate, Hilburn lost control as he tried to exit, rolled his pickup, and suffered fatal injuries when ejected.

Multiple police jurisdictions chased a suspect for thirty minutes, initially for his behavior in a Subway restaurant, then for traffic infractions and speeding away from an attempted traffic stop. At one point local officers pursued the suspect the wrong way down an interstate, to the alarm and incredulity of other officers. The suspect plowed head on at 80 or 90 MPH into Hartley's Volvo, killing her.

Chief McNeese was on a hunting trip with a friend when he accidentally shot and killed his friend Whitman.

Miguel Angel Garcia reportedly shot himself after a 19-hour standoff with the Sonoma County sheriff's SWAT team, during which Garcia "confessed to several violent felonies, including a murder" before taking his own life.

Jose Luis Barriga-Tovar, and his 14-year-old daughter Anahi Tovar were killed instantly when a pickup truck being chased by deputies crashed into their car.

Travis Wade Camp, 30, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for driving erratically and died because of a crash.

Garner was fighting with an officer. He retrieved the officer's gun, pointed it at the officer, another officer arrived and shot and killed Garner.

Deputy Richie Stevens initiated a chase after he tried to pull over a driver for speeding. The driver went around a curve, hit a guardrail over Black Creek, and the car overturned on the road. When the deputy came around the corner in a 2009 Dodge Charger, he was not able to stop in time, and hit the car. Tyler Evans Terry, 23, and passenger Amberly McKenzie Hunnicutt, 27, were killed.

Police noticed a pickup truck parked the wrong way, with Scott behind the wheel at 3 a.m., evidently drunk and cradling an assault rifle. It later emerged he'd had a history of mental health issues and a recent break-up. Two officers initiated a firefight where the three of them expended 40 rounds or so. Scott then drove off, wounded, and died from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Officers arrived to the Louis Manor Apartments to investigate a claim that Glover, a 27-year-old Black man, had stolen a woman's money. An extended physical struggle ensued, including Glover punching and injuring one officer. Officers proceeded to put Glover in a chokehold and tase him six times. Near the end of a bystander video, Glover can be heard saying "I can't breathe," but the officers continue the chokehold. One officer can be heard telling Glover "you're gonna go to sleep." In a later police report, officers claimed that Glover gave off "the strong odor of 'PCP'" and "was foaming at the mouth." Glover was transported to the city jail, taken to a hospital, taken to the county jail, then released--unconscious and bleeding--to another hospital, where he was pronounced dead two days later. Local police withheld documents from Glover's family.

Rhiannon Vantassell, 32, was shot in the head by Roy Hanthorn, 36, as he led police on a chase down South Utica Avenue, police said. Both were wanted in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Police saw Hanthorn shoot Vantassell in the head, killing her. Hanthorn then continued driving south to 30th Place, where he fatally shot himself in the head.

Whitworth was the passenger in a car driven by her boyfriend, in a police chase that spanned three counties and ended with her boyfriend losing control of the vehicle after running over spike strips. Several days after the crash Whitworth died. Authorities had discovered $2,000 worth of meth on her, concealed in a body cavity.

MRI employee Clark, described in press reports as suddenly and inexplicably crazed, attacked a Johnson City police officer as he arrived at a workplace disturbance call. Clark punched the officer as he left his vehicle, managed to grab his weapon, and shot him to death. Clark was subsequently shot once and killed by a second officer.

Officers responding to an assault call found Parker already restrained and subdued by his brother. Officers arrested Parker, put him in their patrol vehicle and took him to Ben Taub General Hospital to be treated for injuries his brother caused. When Parker stepped out of the patrol vehicle at Ben Taub, his condition became worse. He was pronounced dead there.

Gregory Dean Ramsey committed suicide after he entered his ex-girlfriend's house, according to police. Ramsey had fired the handgun at least twice before entering the home, DeBusk said. Officers tried to communicate with Ramsey, but got no response. After a three-hour standoff, police entered the home and found Ramsey dead in a back bedroom.

John David Kinlein, 27, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for trying to hit a pedestrian, killing passenger James Patrick Darcy Jr. upon crashing.

Police said they had a multiagency law enforcement task force that was trying to apprehend a wanted suspect. They did not identify the man and refused to say why he was being sought. The man shot and killed himself after a short chase.

Two unidentified men were allegedly fleeing a police stop for driving recklessly and died because of a crash. Yuki Hirayama, Tomohiro Hirayama, and Sachiyo Hirayama were also killed.

Two unidentified men were allegedly fleeing a police stop for driving recklessly and died because of a crash. Yuki Hirayama, Tomohiro Hirayama, and Sachiyo Hirayama were also killed.

Luis Miguel Fernandes, 30, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for speeding and died because of a crash. Passenger Winnitue Montrond was also killed.

Antonio de Jesus Arredondo, 22, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for license plate did not match vehicle and died because of a crash. Since Fatal Encounters could not find a supporting media internet link, this information comes from USA Today's December 1, 2016, Fatal Pursuits project, which uses police-reported data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

McCraw was visiting friends in the neighborhood and had an argument with his girlfriend. Officers first responded to a call about someone firing a gun. When they arrived, they didn't find a shooter or victim. So they left. About forty five minutes later, several calls came in that a man was firing a gun. When officers arrived, they found McCraw wielding a handgun. He then ran and fired a round at the police. Officers fired back. McCraw died at University of Louisville Hospital.

Osburn was a suspect in a murder investigation of a woman in Lincolnton. During a traffic stop, he attempted to shoot an officer and then fled into the Lantern Ridge apartment complex. There was a standoff for hours. Then Osburn exited the complex with a weapon and fired at officers. Police returned fire and killed Osburn.

Dispatchers received a report of a disturbance. Caller said screams could be heard coming from a residence, and a gun was fired. Deputies responded and confronted Baker who had a gun. One of the officers fired a shot. Baker was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after the incident.

Officers received a call about a car in a ditch. Rodriguez had crashed a previously carjacked car and was attempting to get the driver of a second vehicle to take him away from the scene. When the first officer arrived, she attempted to subdue Rodriguez, and a struggle began. The officer tried to use her stun gun on Rodriguez but couldn't stop Rodriguez. When Rodriguez attempted to take the officer's firearm, a backup officer, who had just arrived, fatally shot Rodriguez.

Nicholas B. Moore, 26, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for running a stop sign and died because of a crash.

Detectives received information about a possible suspect in a recent armed robbery and had Corkery's home under surveillance when the suspect appeared. The detectives called in the SWAT team as they attempted to get Corkery out of the house using a PA system. He eventually came out of the house and appeared to have a gun in his left hand. While speaking with officers, Corkery made a threatening move, and officers opened fire. A weapon was recovered at the scene on the porch close to where Corkery was standing.

Local police chased a suspect for acting belligerent and drunk at 1 a.m. at a Taco Bell. The suspect struck Marine lance corporal and Afghanistan veteran Silva on his motorcycle and killed him instantly. Silva's family filed suit, claiming wrongful death and complaining that police left his body in the street for more than 12 hours.

Police responding to a report of domestic dispute found one woman threatening another with a knife. Officer T.J. Bloch ordered the armed woman to put the knife down. Instead, she approached him with it in a "threatening manner." He shot her. She was shot 3/25/14 and died at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital 3/28/14.

Wright was causing a violent disturbance outside a man's house in a rural area. The man called a neighbor, who was a detective with the sheriff's department. The detective was off-duty, but put his uniform on and proceeded to the residence. When the detective arrived, Wright immediately began shooting at him with a shotgun. Wright's BAC was over legal driving limit. Spokane Investigative Regional Response team found shooting justified.

Police served a search warrant for drugs at a house where Starks and several other people were present. Starks was wearing loose clothing and concealing his hands and repeatedly refused police orders to display his hands. Fearing Starks was armed, one officer shot and killed Starks. Starks was unarmed but in possession of crack cocaine. The officer who shot Starks had been involved in a previous fatal encounter.

Angel Sauceda, 37, was allegedly fleeing a police stop on a motorcycle for running a stop sign and died because of a crash.

Raymond Korb entered his estranged wife's home and used his father's rifle to take his own life after a nearly five-hour standoff with police.

Austin Shackelford, 19, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for speeding, crossed yellow line, killing Tanya Jean Tiede and Sandra Kay Effler upon crashing.

Williams snatched two televisions worth a total of $500 out of the fire door of a Target store and hopped into a car driven by a female accomplice. Local police immediately gave pursuit on the highway. On an off-ramp she struck two other cars and lost control. Williams was thrown and killed; she was charged with his murder.

Fairless' wife called police and reported her husband was suicidal and armed. Four officers found Fairless in the master bedroom, sitting on the bed with a handgun close by. Police ordered him to move away from the weapon, instead he allegedly picked the weapon up and all four officers opened fire, killing him. Fairless family requested an investigation but was apparently denied.

Jorge Jaime Torres-Grimaldo, 33, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for fight in roadway and died because of a crash. Since Fatal Encounters could not find a supporting media internet link, this information comes from USA Today's December 1, 2016, Fatal Pursuits project, which uses police-reported data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

McLeod was an Army veteran with heavy combat experience in Afghanistan. Police were called to McLeod's apartment, where he and an Army buddy had been drinking then fighting. McLeod's friend told police McLeod had stabbed him. McLeod came out carrying a shotgun. When he pointed it at police, a deputy opened fire, killing him. McLeod's friends believe he suffered from PTSD. His family requested and was denied a special coroner's inquest.

Police officers were investigating reports of a man with a gun at Bernal Heights Park, acting erratically and threatening passersby. Police said he appeared to reach for a weapon - friends and witnesses suggested it was a Taser stun gun - and officers shot and killed him.

Tena fell from his third-floor apartment to his death caused by severe head injuries, during a police drug raid. The warrant was one of many falsified by officers who racked up thousands in overtime; as of September 2014 many of the resulting drug cases have been tossed out of court, and a grand jury convened.

Warren was with two other individuals in an automobile known by police to be stolen. A police officer spotted them and after a short pursuit, Warren and the other two individuals parked and fled on foot. The officer pursued on foot, and when Warren turned and pointed a handgun at him, the officer shot Warren multiple times.

Frank John Rebagliati reportedly shot himself after a high-speed chase. At about 10 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a home in Castroville. Witnesses described the suspect as driving a grey minivan, and deputies saw his car nearby. Rebagliati sped off and headed southbound on Highway 1, reaching speeds of nearly 120 mph. The minivan took the Fremont Street off ramp in Seaside, where deputies and CHP officers performed a PIT maneuver to stop Rebagliati. According to officials, Rebagliati shot himself in the head between the time the minivan stopped and officers surrounded the minivan.

Authorities said as officers approached Michalak, gunshots were fired by multiple officers from multiple agencies. In total, five officers from three agencies fired their duty weapons, two from the Omaha Police Department, two from the United States Marshals Service and one from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Chairez was a parolee at-large who was wanted for multiple felonies. Deputies recognized Chairez's car and tried to pull him over, but he led them on a high-speed chase. During the high-speed chase, California Highway Patrol officers described Chairez as a burglary suspect. Chairez was killed after he bailed out of the car and was running on foot with a female passenger. The woman was captured and arrested.

Tye Kaufman reportedly shot himself following a bank robbery and police chase. Kaufman allegedly walked into a Florissant US Bank branch with a gun, demanded money and fled in a Mitsubishi. Police gave chase until Kaufman's car crashed into a concrete guardrail in Hazelwood. According to police, officers heard a single shot as they approached the Mitsubishi, then found Kaufman with a gunshot wound to the head. Kaufman died the next day.

Chaney shot and killed a deputy before being shot and killed by another police officer according to news reports. However, forensic pathologist concluded that the kill shot to the head was self-inflicted.

Joel Matias, 36, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for domestic assault and died because of a crash.

According to police, officers were called to check on the well-being of a man in the 8600 block Oakleigh Road. When they arrived, Deitrich was outside his home. He threatened officers with a knife and charged them. At least one officer shot him multiple times. An emergency medical team treated Deitrich lying in the street for about 15 minutes, while tactical units searched the house to make sure no one else was inside. Witnesses dispute the police narrative, saying that Deitrich came out of the house upon police request over a bullhorn, never threatened police, and he was surrounded by police when they shot him, but he did not receive immediate first aid.

A regional task force was serving a warrant on Hendrix related to the earlier death of another woman. Hendrix left his apartment building and fired at officers, leading them to return fire and fatally kill Hendrix.

Dillon Arcani, 20, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for license plate missing and died because of a crash.

Police were called after a woman reported that Daniels had taken drugs and began acting violent. Officers attempted to tase Daniels to little effect, and shot him after he lunged at them with a knife.

Officers responding to a "routine 911 call" shot and killed Drake after he threatened them with a gun. The county District Attorney cleared the officers of any wrongdoing.

Officers S.C. Foster and C.K. Overstreet responded to a shots fired call at Coppertree Village Apartments. Leath's granddaughter told the officers that Leath was unbalanced. Officers went to Leath's apartment and tried to reason with her. Leath, threatening herself with a handgun, shouted at the officers and told them that she was high on cocaine. Sergeant Farquhar responded and called for a SWAT unit. Leath shot herself in the chest. She was also the subject of a mental health call in 2005.

Garber became involved in a domestic incident with his estranged wife while having an adverse reaction to an antidepressant he had been prescribed. He left the scene before police arrived and eventually returned to his parents' home, where he was living. He sent a text to his wife that he had a gun and was going to kill her. Police arrived, rushed into his bedroom without any attempt to talk to him and reportedly fired 16 shots, 14 of which hit Garber, killing him. No gun was found.

After threatening a number of skydiving employees with a gun, Tate was shot and killed by police after chambering a round into a shotgun pointed toward officers. Tate had no prior criminal history, and had earlier talked about having a bomb in his RV.

Adrain Ramero Taylor, 22, died after he fled from police who were trying to stop him for a speeding ticket, hit another vehicle and crashed into a pole, police said.

David Colter Gray's body was found in Lake D'Arbonne near where he was last seen fleeing from police. Gray had been identified as a possible suspect in an early morning burglary March 14 at Northside Pharmacy in Farmerville. Deputy marshals responded to an alarm at 12:24 a.m. When they questioned Gray, he reportedly got into a vehicle and fled. Patrol units with the Marshal's Office and Union Parish Sheriff's Office pursued Gray's vehicle, and reportedly lost sight of it until they found it abandoned in the Easy Living Lane area. Fishermen saw Gray's body floating in the lake March 24. An autopsy said Gray died of a drug overdose, possibly from pills taken from the pharmacy.

Barker was shot and killed at a DUI checkpoint after attempting to pull a gun on an officer. The officer was later cleared of any wrongdoing.

Police were called to Thompson's home after he allegedly threatened neighbors with a gun, and subsequently engaged gunfire with police intermittently for an hour before succumbing to fatal gunshot wounds. Neighbors said Thompson had shown signs of mental illness.

Marszalek was chased by police for 20 minutes as a suspected drunk driver, for a string of dangerous and irresponsible violations. When cornered he rammed into a police vehicle and began stabbing at his own neck. Apparently without a weapon, Marszalek was shot and killed by a deputy U.S. marshal.

An officer shot Swoboda after identifying his van as one involved in an earlier kidnapping, then stopping him and briefly exchanging gunfire. Swoboda was a fugitive and suspected of stalking women in the Portland area, and a grand jury cleared the officer of any charges following the shooting.

Police responded to a domestic disturbance around 1:07 a.m. A female caller said she and her son were in the home with their male roommate, Sperry, who had a handgun and was threatening them. When officers arrived, the woman was able to hand her son off to police through a window on the second floor of the home. She was able to leave through the front door. Shortly after 6 a.m., police say they heard a gunshot from inside. Around 7 a.m., they entered the residence and found Sperry dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Deputies serving a warrant for another man found Keyes instead, who nevertheless fled in a vehicle, eventually stopping and brandishing a knife at officers. Keyes, who was wanted in connection to a number of bank robberies in other states, was fatally shot.

Three probation / parole officers and a county sheriff's deputy attempted to locate Shannon's brother Wayne in his mother's trailer, although they were also aware of a warrant out for Shannon's arrest. Shannon attempted to hide in a dark bedroom, resisted officers and reportedly threatened to shoot them. He was shot three times and died later that evening. He'd been unarmed.

Police responding to reports of an armed man making threats shot Spooner after he fled a home and exchanged gunfire with a group of police.

Rael was killed in a shootout with police following a short car chase. He had recently been released from prison and was connected to two recent murders in Arizona.

Lewis R. Worrells, 30, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for speeding and driving headlights off and died because of a crash.

Justin Aguilar was shot by police after he opened fire against them following an attempted robbery at the New-Way convenience store in the 1300 block South Green Street.

Hodge's wife frantically called police to report issues with her husband, who was equipped with a high-powered rifle. Police arrived and engaged in a short gun battle with Hodge, fatally shooting him.

James Isom, 40, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for speeding and driving headlights off and died because of a crash.

John Harmon was allegedly threatening to commit suicide on a light-rail train in downtown Sacramento, then brandished a knife and implored responding officers to shoot him. Harmon was fatally shot by Officers Karl Chan and Steven Fontana after being tasered twice to little effect.

Jack Ryan Kelley reportedly committed suicide after a police chase. According to police, Kelley fled from officers in Hiawatha, crashed his vehicle, ran from the scene and then shot himself. Kelley died later at a hospital.

Police were called after Carter entered an apartment of an acquaintance and started acting strange. The 49-year-old allegedly approached officers while holding a kitchen knife, and was fatally tasered before being shot.

Walker was shot and killed by LAPD after officers were investigating a drive-by shooting. Officers were unsure if Walker was involved in the previous shooting.

Crowe's sister initially called police and told them that her brother was acting suicidal, and was threatening to shoot anyone who came into his house. Arriving officers found Crowe, who was bipolar, hiding under a bed and began shooting toward the officers, leading them to exchange gunfire at fatally hit Crowe.

Police attempted to stop Stutchman for a traffic violation at 2 a.m. Stutchman sped off and a pursuit ensued. Stutchman crashed his SUV and got out of the vehicle brandishing a handgun. Officers opened fire, hitting Stutchman multiple times and killing him. Stutchman's sister told reporters that her brother had several warrants out for his arrest. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation found shooting justified.

The officers from Special Weapons and Tactics came under fire from a suspect, Andrew Sizemore, 27, of Indianapolis, who was killed in the gunbattle about 7:41 p.m. in the home in the 1600 block South State Avenue, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Indy Star

Police responded to a call that Gonzales was threatening two women at gunpoint in a home. Gonzales fired a shot above one woman's head just as police arrived. Gonzales ignored commands to drop his weapon and instead turned it on police. Police opened fire, killing Gonzales. Pueblo County District Attorney found shooting justified.

Wenzel spent ten years in prison on drug-related charges and was well known to local police. Police attempted to pull him over for warrants, but Wenzel eluded them. He was later spotted by another patrol car, and a high-speed chase ensued. Wenzel, who was unarmed, crashed his car. He then approached the first officer at the scene, who shot and killed Wenzel because he felt threatened.

Shane Vanmeter, 27, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for DUI and died because of a crash.

Moreno became combative while riding the bus. Responding officers attempted to restrain Moreno, who then went into cardiac arrest and was transported to a hospital where he died three hours later.

Osorio's mother called 911 after he threatened to kill her and his sister with knives. Police attempted to use a tazer, which malfunctioned, to subdue Osorio. Armed with knives, he charged at officers who then fatally shot him. Osorio was reported as being bipolar.

Lonnie Mostiller knocked on the door of an East Naples couple's home, shouting "help me" and "they're after me" before diving through the window. Mostiller climbed back out of the window then went to another home across the street. Deputies found him sprawled out at the front door of the home, his face bleeding. He reportedly resisted arrest. Officers held him for possible involvement in a burglary while they had him treated for his injuries. Mostiller was taken by ambulance to NCH Downtown where he died.

Two officers on fugitive apprehension detail were pursuing a suspect wanted on a felony warrant at about 3:20 p.m. William Thornton, realizing he was being followed, collided with several other vehicles at 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. Two people were injured in the crash - a 50-year-old man and an 83-year-old woman. Thornton fled on foot around a building. The officers got out of their car and chased Thornton. Thorton started shooting at the two officers, killing Officer John Hobbs. A third undercover officer with the fugitive apprehension squad appeared on the scene and heard gunshots. The officer saw Thornton shooting at the two other officers. The third officer shot and killed Thornton.

White was apprehended for fighting and for possession of illegal drugs. Transported to the parish sheriff's office, he refused to exit the vehicle. According to officers and a report from the State Police, while handcuffed White produced a pistol and fatally shot himself in the back. An autopsy from the parish coroner's office released in August 2014 contradicts the initial report and describes White's gunshot wound as a chest wound. Only the first page of the autopsy report was released to the public.

Robert Charles Beasley, 40, was allegedly fleeing a police stop and died because of a crash.

Deputies responding to a weapons disturbance saw Yates put a handgun to his right temple and shoot himself.

Citrus Heights police spokesman Bryan Fritsch said officers had pulled over a suspected stolen vehicle at about 11:30 a.m. on the 7000 block Madison Avenue. The woman rammed one police vehicle and then drove away, and police pursued at up to 70 mph. She subsequently rammed a second police vehicle on the 7500 block Sunset Avenue just east of San Juan Avenue. At that point, Officers Jason Baldwin and Alexi Fanopoulos shot and killed her.

Kevin A. Keech, 19, was allegedly fleeing a police stop on a motorcycle for speeding and running a stop sign and died because of a crash.

Man was dancing around naked in bar when police arrived, who tasered him. They then wrestled him into an ambulance. Medical examiners discovered he was stabbed and he died of unknown causes.

Passenger Natasha Renee Osby was killed when the car she was riding in hit a tree after a brief police pursuit through Tarrant.

Barrera was tasered after fleeing a police response to a domestic-disturbance call in his apartment.

Damon Brischetto was killed after he reportedly shot at officers responding to a fiery crash scene. At around 2:30 a.m., a St. John officer reportedly saw a vehicle speed past. The officer followed and found the vehicle wrecked and on fire. Two Woodson Terrace officers arrived and one reportedly saw Brischetto inside the burning car holding a gun, and shots were fired. Brischetto died, but police didn't know if he'd died of gunshot wounds, the fire or injuries suffered in the crash. An officer was hit once in his bulletproof vest, police said. Two women survived the crash. One got out on her own. Police pulled the other woman from the back seat.

Police said they responded to a 911 emergency disturbance call in the area of East 7th Avenue and 24th Street and found Johnson was beating two dogs. Johnson resisted arrest and was shot with a Taser. He died later after several hospital transfers.

Local police came to Aukerman's residence to serve a warrant, and were greeted with Aukerman holding a long gun. They called in state troopers and a SWAT force. This developed into a standoff from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, when officers raided the house. Aukerman fired on them and was killed by return fire.

Police say Sgt. Nick Pitofsky, a Crandall police officer is said to be the only suspect in the apparent murder-suicide.

Islam was shot after a car chase with police that ended in a shootout.

Stacy Richard reportedly killed himself during a police standoff. At around 8:30 a.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance at the house. According to police, a woman came outside, but a man was threatening suicide and wouldn't come out, so SWAT was called. At around 11:30, officers went inside and found Richard had hung himself in his garage. Police had shot Richard 16 times after he'd allegedly pointed a gun at officers during a similar incident in February 2014. He'd survived, but lived in constant pain and fear of being charged with felony assault on an officer, according to a lawsuit filed by Richard's widow.

When county and federal officials serving a felony warrant at Bonnette's rural East Texas residence were confronted with his armed resistance and an exchange of gunfire, they shot him to death.

After being identified as a bank robbery suspect, Phelps led law enforcement on an extended chase before being shot to death after threatening officers.

Police pulled over a car for not having plates. Three suspects ran and officers pursued, fatally shooting one who was armed.

Officers Christopher Hess, Jason Crow, Coddington and Grimes arrested Garcia, drunk and high, for walking in and out of freeway traffic and causing a jam. Garcia passed out. An ambulance met officers on a side road and took Garcia to Baylor Hospital, where he died. Officer Crow had been no-billed in the shootings of Miguel Mendoza, who attacked Officer Michelle Herczeg in 2010, and of Luis Escalante and James Cipriano, who carjacked a preacher together in 2012.

Two officers responded to a call about a man carrying a knife. Lopez was carrying a drywall saw he used for his job. After approaching one officer and refusing to drop the saw, he was shot twice in the back.

Hood was wanted by his office for aggravated sexual battery and three counts of child molestation. He shot and killed himself during a standoff with police that was precipitated by his shooting at animal control personnel who were investigating an abandoned dog.

Oyster Creek officers responded to a report that Wells was suicidal. Officers asked the Department of Public Safety and Brazoria County Sheriff's Office to secure the area. Wells, drunk, shot himself in the chest. He died at Brazosport Memorial Hospital. DPS filed the Custodial Death Report.

Elizabeth Ann Vinson was shot and killed in a vehicle outside a residence. When officers arrived at the home, her brother-in-law 37-year-old Randy Ray Vinson, armed with a rifle, was on the bridge over Rabbit Creek. When Randy fired his weapon, he was shot and killed by officers from the Kilgore Police Department and the Gregg County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies responding to a paramedic dispute fatally shot Goins after he became combative with a baseball bat after they entered his home for a welfare check. Goins was apparently suffering a seizure at the time of the response.

Police responding to a domestic disturbance fatally shot brown after he stabbed his wife and brandished two knives at police.

Police attempted to pull over Michael Walker Jr. on suspicion of impaired driving. Walker refused to pull over and led a high-speed pursuit for several miles before he lost control of his 2005 Ultima. One of his passengers, Jazzman Jacobs, also died in the crash.

Bastrop deputies responded to a 911 call regarding gunshots. Reports are unclear as to what exactly happened. Yvette was shot when coming out the door at the direction of the police. They may have believed she had a gun, though she did not. The Sheriff's department initially claimed that she was disregarding officer commands, but later retracted that statement

Police say that Atkinson was a perceived threat when officers encountered him for allegedly shoplifting juice from a convenient store. Police say a gun was found near his body.

Off-duty officer witnessed two suspects beating a pedestrian outside of a convenience store. Officer told them to stop and was approached by one suspect who apparently brandished a gun. Officer fired from his truck.

Edward Scott Perry, 42, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for DUI and died because of a crash.

Two officers were involved in the killing of an estranged husband who had broken into his wife's home and attacked with a meat cleaver, Auburn police said.

An unnamed driver was killed after he crashed an allegedly stolen car in East Oakland while fleeing from the CHP.

Euharlee police said 17-year-old Christopher Roupe pointed a gun at one of their officers on Feb. 14, when officers knocked on the door of the family's home to serve a probation warrant for Roupe's father. Family members, however, said the teen was holding a Nintendo Wii controller.

Sheriff's Homicide Bureau Lt. Steve Jauch told reporters at the scene a man in the home reported the suspect had been inside the residence, demanding money from his mother. Jauch said that as deputies arrived at the scene, a black compact sedan driven by the suspect sped toward them. Jauch said the pursuit led deputies to the parking lot of the Bestway Supermarket in the 19000 block La Puente Road and ran through the market. Jauch said the suspect ran east through neighborhood backyards before encountering deputies at a residence on the corner of Elberland Street and Abelian Avenue.

Wharton was running from an officer after he approached him outside Fiddler's Coffee shop. He turned and showed a knife halfway through the chase and was shot when he attempted to scale a fence.

After SWAT entered the home, Grohn charged two officers and wrestled one to the ground. Shot once by both officers.

Officers arrived at Hutcherson's residence with gun making suicidal threats. She closed door of her home on officers who then made a forced entry into home. She allegedly pointed gun at officers who then shot her. She died from her wounds at hospital.

Officer M Krawczak was dressed for duty at University of Texas at Houston Police Department. He was employed when he was off duty as a security officer at an apartment complex. He was called to a break-in and when he arrived, a suspicious person left the apartment, and refused to follow orders. A fight ensued, and the officer shot and killed Turner.

Satterwhite was shot in his driveway after driving away during a traffic stop outside a North Augusta Wal-Mart. He was suspected of driving under the influence. Officer Justin Craven, 27, was convicted and sentenced to 1 year, which was suspended in lieu of 3 months probation and community service.

Officers were called to the area of Red Hill Avenue and Nisson Road for a domestic disturbance. At the apartment building, officers confronted the man, who appeared to be holding a weapon. The man was armed with a knife. Multiple officers fired their weapons. Paramedics took him to Western Medical Center Santa Ana where he died from his injuries.

Jacob A. Barrett, 20, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for DUI, failure to maintain lane, killing Jason J. Dickson upon crashing. Since Fatal Encounters could not find a supporting media internet link, this information comes from USA Today's December 1, 2016, Fatal Pursuits project, which uses police-reported data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Officer Abraham Cortes, off-duty but in uniform, was working as a Wal-Mart security guard when he arrested Allen for huffing compressed air. Allen, who did not resist arrest, became unresponsive some time later. Officer Cortes gave Allen chest compressions and told others present to call 911.

"The incident began with a hit-and-run report at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 7 in Chaska. According to police, the suspect vehicle--a red Saab--was located and led police on a high-speed chase on U.S. 212, at times reaching 90 mph and with its hood popped open against the windshield. The chase ended in Eden Prairie when the Saab veered to the shoulder and hit a retaining wall. Police said the driver, Matthew Vincent Serbus, 36, had a knife and refused to put it down. He was shot and killed. The passenger, Dawn Marie Pfister, 34, then allegedly picked the knife up. She also was shot and died." http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_25898660/eden-prairie-police-shooting-reviewed-by-hennepin-county?source=pkg

After robbing a bank with a gun, Walker was stopped by an off-duty officer working as private security. Walker was shot and killed when he turned on the officer, gun in hand.

Deputies were on routine duty around a Mini-Mart in Ruston. They came into contact with a group of individuals in the parking lot of the convenience store. One of those individuals was Richardson. He immediately began running from the deputy who pursuit him on foot. A deputy identified himself and ordered the suspect to stop. As the pursuit continued, Richardson suddenly stopped and pointed a weapon at police. A deputy fired multiple shots. Richardson was taken to North Louisiana Medical Center for treatment and was later pronounced dead.

Joseph Ivan McIlhenny, 64, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for DUI and died because of a crash.

An employee of a local Ford dealership, Clauge crashed his own vehicle into the front of the dealership, emerged from the car, and started shooting. A deputy having his car serviced was able to respond immediately. Clauge managed to wound two people before being fatally shot himself. The deputy emerged in critical but stable condition.

Norris was a fugitive and a passenger in a car stopped at a traffic light. A member of the Maryland State Apprehension Team that takes violent fugitives into custody shot him. Norris was armed with two revolvers.

Courtney McKinney reportedly took his own life following a police chase.

A Kona patrol officer made a traffic stop at a gas station in a shopping center on Palani Road. Following the stop, police arrested the vehicle's driver on a bench warrant for contempt of court. Alvarez's passenger, Randall Hatori, fled on foot. An officer ran after Hatori, and a struggle ensued while he attempted to arrest him. Other officers responded to the scene, and Hatori became unresponsive after he was placed in custody and arrested. Fire department paramedics arrived and took Hatori to Kona Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

An officer witnessed a strong armed robbery in action. When he intervened, the suspect punched him several times in the face. The officer pulled his tasered the suspect two times, but it had no effect. The suspect ran off with a stolen phone and a wad of cash. The officer gave chase. The suspect picked up the officer and slammed him violently onto the concrete. The officer took out his gun and told the suspect to get on the ground. He refused, and the officer shot him.

State police received a call regarding White, who had left his home and was suicidal. His vehicle was found on the side of the road at Fishing Creek Valley Road, police said. Troopers attempted to approach the vehicle, and it took off. During the pursuit, police saw the driver emptying multiple cans of gasoline inside the vehicle and throwing cigarettes out the driver-side window. Spike strips were placed in an attempt to end the pursuit, and White drove through them, continuing the chase for more than two miles. Troopers could see the inside of the car become engulfed in flames, killing White.

Andrew Taylor Walters, 23, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for DUI, killing Jessica Gallmeyer and her half-sister, Amanda Irby, upon crashing.

Close to 2 in the morning officers attempted to pull over a 1999 Dodge Neon on suspicion of DUI. The driver refused to pull over, led the officer on a chase, then crashed into a tree. Driver Eduin Joel Galeas Mejia and passenger Orlin Misael Nolasco Hernandez were pronounced dead at the scene. A second passenger was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

Jeffrey C. Lykins, 47, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for driving erratically and died because of a crash.

Burch was shot in a traffic stop when police "knew" he was wanted for a federal drug charge and identity theft warrant. Shot after macing officers, who punched him first.

Michael Paul Napier was confronted in his parents garage about a drug-related arrest warrant. Two deputies opened fire after he reached for his waistband. He was unarmed.

Reaves was waving a gun near a building on Railroad Avenue. Police received a call and responded. When an officer approached him, he pointed the gun toward the officer who shot Reaves. He died on Friday night at the Medical University of Charleston.

Michael Boyd, 22, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for speeding and died because of a crash. Since Fatal Encounters could not find a supporting media internet link, this information comes from USA Today's December 1, 2016, Fatal Pursuits project, which uses police-reported data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Police received a call that a man with a spear, Pettersen, was running wildly in and out of freeway traffic. Police first shot Pettersen after he struck a car with the "spear." Pettersen then approached them with a knife and police shot and killed him. Petersen, a veteran diagnosed with PTSD, was in his underwear and the "spear" turned out to be a hockey stick. In May 2014, Pettersen's son filed a civil rights lawsuit against Los Angeles County.

Cortez Coburn reportedly drowned in a shallow slough north of Edinburg after fleeing Leake sheriff's deputies in the predawn hours of Jan. 29. His body was found on February 7 in a small pool of water about 2 feet deep, in a wooded area roughly 0.25 miles from where the encounter with deputies had occurred. Coburn's family had reported him missing on January 28; the sheriff's office didn't alert the family, media, or other agencies searching for Coburn about the encounter until after Coburn's body was found.

Chavez was an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Police received a call from family members that Chavez was armed and suicidal. Chavez was outside but went inside when the police arrived. Three officers cornered Chavez in a bedroom. Chavez attempted to shoot himself, but the gun misfired. As he cycled the weapon, one of the officers shot him. Then Chavez shot himself in the chest. Louisiana State Patrol investigated, results unknown.

Christopher Stirkens, 25, lived with his mother and father, Denise and James Stirkens. James, a 27-year police veteran, was off-duty at home when he heard Christopher arguing with his mother. James went to investigate, and found Christopher stabbing his mother. James shot his son with his service handgun, killing him. Denise died later in the hospital. No charges have been filed against James Stirkens.

Police were called to a senior citizen home where Gabriele was arguing with his mother. When police arrived at the apartment, Gabriele grabbed a kitchen knife and charged them. One officer fired one shot, killing Gabriele. Gabriele had a criminal history, including burglary and drug possession charges. More information needed about this encounter.

Navarette was a homicide suspect with a criminal history who vowed not to not go down without a fight. In a raid led by Sioux City Police Department's SWAT team, police broke down Navarette's door and used a flash bang grenade to disable the suspect, who fled to the second floor. He was leaning out an upstairs window when a police sniper shot and killed him after he appeared to threaten officers on the street below. A handgun was found in Navarette's waistband.

An unknown driver was allegedly fleeing a police stop for driving recklessly, killing Robert Porter upon crashing. Since Fatal Encounters could not find a supporting media internet link, this information comes from USA Today's December 1, 2016, Fatal Pursuits project, which uses police-reported data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

A South Carolina probation officer shot and killed a patient at a Chesterfield mental health clinic after the patient attacked a receptionist. Freeman was unarmed at the time of the shooting.

Officers arrived at Hull's home after his girlfriend called police worried that the 56-year-old was going to kill himself. Officers shot and killed Hull after he became agitated and pointed a rifle at responding officers.

Davis was in the middle of robbing a Family Dollar store when officers arrived and ordered him to surrender. Davis attempted to flee and was shot several times. The officer involved in the shooting was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Nicolas was killed as he ran, handcuffed, away from the police who'd caught him with a stolen car, across eight lanes of heavy traffic, and into a canal, where he could not tread water.

Troopers began pursuing Sumner after he ran a stop sign, ending several miles later. Sumner exchanged gunfire with troopers and injured two before being shot and killed.

Paul Aaron Rodriguez, 35, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for driving erratically and died because of a crash. Since Fatal Encounters could not find a supporting media internet link, this information comes from USA Today's December 1, 2016, Fatal Pursuits project, which uses police-reported data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

An unidentified person, 23, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for an unreported reason died because of a crash. Since Fatal Encounters could not find a supporting media internet link, this information comes from USA Today's December 1, 2016, Fatal Pursuits project, which uses police-reported data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

McCoshum had a rifle and was not listen to the police. Police say he moved the rifle in a threatening manner and responded by shooting and killing McCoshum.

Quentin Lee Johnson, 27, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for refusing a felony warrant and died because of a crash.

Darrell Ray Barbee, 48, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for driving recklessly and died because of a crash.

Provost crashed a stolen vehicle as he fled from officers. He exited the vehicle, shot at officers and hid in the backyard of a nearby residence. As they approached the backyard, Provost shot at them again. Officers Sonja Saunders and Tino Cruz fatally shot him.

Powers attempted to kill off-duty deputy Eubanks. Eubanks fired his weapon in self-defense, killing Powers.

After a welfare check, Koster and police engaged in a short standoff after Koster began acting strangely and pointing a gun at officers. Police shot Koster after he waved his gun at responding paramedics.

Bryan Lamm, 25, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for illegal U-turn and died because of a crash.

Officers were speaking with Smart and a passenger as part of a narcotics investigation when Smart suddenly accelerated, pulling an officer into the car and punching him. The officer fired and hit Smart several times, forcing the car to crash. Smart was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers pulled over Munguia's SUV for not having license plates, leading the 21-year-old to flee with a loaded handgun. Officers with a police dog were able to catch up to Munguia, and shot him after he pointed his gun at them.

Layne opened fire on officers serving him a warrant. Officers retaliated by shooting and killing Layne.

Elvin Dunn was killed when his car was struck by a car fleeing police at about 12:15 a.m. Police said the three men in the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria that crashed into Dunn's 1989 Lincoln Towncar were involved in a robbery that afternoon in which a cell phone was stolen at gunpoint. The men were fleeing from police for a vehicle violation. Dunn was thrown from his car and died at the scene. After the crash, the suspects took off on foot, but were later apprehended.

Officers responding to a domestic disturbance call found Braddy struggling with his wife over a handgun, after he had shot her through the hand. Braddy refused to drop the gun and was subsequently shot by police.

Golden was shot to death by a state trooper after he slashed a woman's throat.

Adam M. Hughes, 25, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for driving erratically and died because of a crash.

After getting into a fight with his father and suffering from depression, Surface was found by police and ordered to stop. Surface allegedly threatened the officer and was shot after reaching into his pocket. The officer was later cleared of any wrongdoing.

Roderick Markette Ford, 33, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for stolen vehicle and died because of a crash. Since Fatal Encounters could not find a supporting media internet link, this information comes from USA Today's December 1, 2016, Fatal Pursuits project, which uses police-reported data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Robert Gutierrez, 49, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for running a stop sign and died because of a crash. Since Fatal Encounters could not find a supporting media internet link, this information comes from USA Today's December 1, 2016, Fatal Pursuits project, which uses police-reported data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

An officer saw Baker riding his bike through Northwest Houston strip mall parking lot and looking into local businesses. The officer approached Jordan and asked to see his identification. Jordan began to scuffle with the officer and ran away. A foot chase ensued, before the officer caught up with Jordan and cornered him in an alley behind the strip mall. Jordan attached the officer prompting him to discharge his weapon and kill the young man.

Boren, a police officer who suffered from a number of mental illnesses and depression, shot and killed his wife, two children, mother-in-law and himself.

Borden, a police officer who suffered from a number of mental illnesses and depression, shot and killed his wife, two children, mother-in-law and himself.

An officer matched Roberts' vehicle to one connected in an earlier assault, and moved to surround the car. Roberts refused to exit the car and backed over an officer's foot, leading four officers to fire into the car and kill Roberts.

Police arrived to a domestic violence situation.A 75-year-old resident came out on the porch with a handgun. Officers told him to put it down, he refused and was shot and killed.

Chasing a suspected heroin dealer on a drizzly night--and speeding through red lights to catch him--Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Johnson realized in midpursuit that his siren wasn't working, but the deputy continued--until the fleeing driver crashed head-on into another car, killing passenger Luiz Gonzalez, 62, immediately and driver Geneva Spencer, 38, a few weeks later.

Leroux held customers hostage in a 7-11. He tried to use a hostage as a human shield, but was gunned down. He died 3 days later from a gunshot wound to the neck.

Marble, drunk, pointed his pistol in officers' direction - prompting officers to shoot and kill Marble.

Manuel Longoria led officers in a car chase. His vehicle was rammed. Longoria later got out turned around with his hands up when an officer fired a shot, killing him. Deputy Heath Rankin testified he thought the rosary Longoria was holding was a gun.

Jason Lewis was killed and his two passengers were seriously injured when a vehicle fleeing police hit their car. Police said the chase began at 23rd Street and Hall Road in Independence when an officer observed the vehicle speeding at around 10:30 a.m. According to police, the officer gave up the pursuit a few blocks before the fleeing driver collided with Lewis' car.

Robert Martin was being kicked out of his condemned home. After a three-hour standoff, he shot and killed himself.

Patrolman Jonathan DePrenda was racing east on East Third Street to assist another officer who was holding a suspect at gunpoint, leading to a collision with James David Robinson. DePrenda was charged with vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter and recklessly endangering another person from the crash.

After reports of a shooting, sheriff's deputies followed and engaged in a standoff with Rodarte for several hours. Rodarte was shot after he went to his front door and motioned as if he was pulling out a weapon.

Arthur Joseph Taylor, fresh from a 10-year prison stretch, and his brother Richard Brieger robbed a branch bank of $4,000 on a Friday afternoon. They escaped, but with the police in pursuit. Within 10 minutes they'd struck a light pole at full speed. Brieger died right away. Taylor died two days later.

A love triangle involving three city correction officers ended with one of them dead. Jeffrey Ragland was fatally shot by a younger rival after he allegedly slugged the woman both men had coveted

An unidentified man was killed as his vehicle struck another vehicle while fleeing police. The occupant of the other vehicle, Jennifer Courtney Thomasson, was killed.

Officers were investigating the theft of a vehicle on Aggie Road. During the investigation, Ware who was a suspect was in trailer #33 with a woman and several children. He fired at officers, and Corporal John Eidson fired back. The Jonesboro Police Department's Tactical Unit arrived and was able to pull the children to safety from a rear window. Ware was found dead in the trailer.

Police pursued De La Garza in a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was stopped, but De La Garza then drove in the general direction of officers, who shot and killed him. Police alleged vehicular assault.

Police allege Blunk sexually abused a minor and was in possession of child pornography. An officer and a detective visited Blunk to interrogate him. During the interrogation, Blunk pulled a gun he had hidden and threatened them. The detective warned him to put the gun down and when Blunk didn't comply he shot and killed him. Florida Department of Law Enforcement found shooting justified.

Kiamonte Davis, 19, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for carjacking and died because of a crash.

Victor Salazar Ramirez reportedly killed himself during a six-hour police standoff that started after he shot two people.

Officers who learned that Crawford was suicidal conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle he was driving. Crawford shot himself.

A pair of officers on bicycle patrol encountered Clark in a park known for drug sales and prostitution. Clark was pushing a bicycle and holding a weapon. Police ordered him to drop it, but instead he aimed and fired at them. Both officers returned fire killing Clark. State Attorney declared shooting justified. Clark had long history of drug abuse and criminal convictions.

Two patrol units were dispatched to 1200 block Paseo San Luis where Estrada was in the front yard of the residence brandishing a machete. Estrada began making aggressive statements and started walking toward one of the officers. Officer Michael Rathmann fired his department-issue weapon at Estrada, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Personnel were contacted and quickly responded to provide life-saving measures. Estrada was transported to the Emergency Department at the Sierra Vista Regional Health Center where he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

Martinez shot a relative during an argument at his home. The relative escaped and called police. The SWAT team went to Martinez' home, where they found him violent, suicidal and pressing a gun to his head. Police tried to talk Martinez down, but instead he pointed the gun at them. They opened fire, killing him on the spot. The 10th Judicial District Attorney's Office declared the shooting justified.

Officers received a call about a burglary in progress. Two officers encountered Coleman while checking the residence and shots were fired. Coleman died at the scene. One of the two officers was shot in the leg and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later released.

Rocendo Arias slept in his vehicle, parked in a stall at a Classic Auto Wash. Officer Casey Gillette shined his flashlight into the vehicle, told Arias not to move, and fatally shot him. Officer Gillette claimed that a firearm was pointed at him. The weapon was a replica handgun. The city of Yakima later settled a lawsuit with a $500,000 payout to Arias's sister.

Johnson and a male accomplice pulled off an armed robbery in Butte Montana that netted them cash and five weapons. Police tracked their location via cell phone to this seaside Oregon town and laid a trap. After a five-hour armed standoff Johnson killed herself, and Wallace was injured after a deliberate collision with a police vehicle.

Brandon Lee Melton's girlfriend was pregnant and leaving him. A friend was helping her move her stuff out of the house. The police officer who responded to the domestic violence call found the friend stabbed and bleeding and Melton astride his pregnant wife on the front lawn, stabbing her repeatedly. The officer fired one shot, hitting Melton in the head. He died several days later. Both women survived the attack. A Grand Jury declined to indict the officer.

Deputies went to Humphrey's home with a search warrant after two theft investigations were linked to the address. When the deputies searching the property asked him to get out of it, he opened fire. The deputies returned fire and called for backup. More than 50 officers from several law enforcement agencies assisted at the scene. Humphrey called 911 from inside the motor home during the standoff. He spent nearly an hour talking with a Yakima police negotiator, but they were unable to reach a solution. Humphrey was killed by officers returning fire. He was a convicted sex offender who had failed to register.

Police had obtained a search warrant for the house in connection to an investigation. When officers went to the house to execute the warrant, gunfire was exchanged.

Maldonado showed up at his ex-girlfriend's apartment, who had a restraining order against him, with a sawed-off 410 shotgun. He got in a confrontation with a man there, and fired off a shot. Police were called, and Maldonado fled in a stolen SUV. He led police on a high speed chase to Denver and back to the apartment in Thornton. There, police cornered him, and when Maldonado raised his gun, three police unloaded on him, firing 21 times and striking him 17. He died on the spot. The Thornton County DA found officers justified. An autopsy found methamphetamine and alcohol in Maldonado's system.