All articles tagged with #deputy shooting
A kidnapping suspect fatally shot a victim inside a car trunk during a Chino Hills traffic stop, moments before deputies opened fire on the suspect. Both the driver and the trunk victim died at the scene, a passenger surrendered, and investigators are examining the relationships and motives behind the attack.
A welfare check in Carroll County left one deputy dead and another injured; authorities say the suspect remains at large and no additional details are immediately available as investigators continue their work.
Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a Blue Alert after a Christian County deputy was fatally shot in Highlandville, south of Springfield along Route 160; authorities are continuing to search for the suspect.
The release of body cam footage showing the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Savannah Graziano by San Bernardino Sheriff’s deputies has reopened wounds in the Fontana community, where the traumatic events of 2022 are still vivid. The footage depicts the teen being struck by bullets as she followed deputies' instructions and moved toward them away from her father, who had abducted her. While the shooting is under investigation, there are calls for potential adjustments to the use of force policy, and affected individuals hope for meaningful change and a thorough independent investigation.
A 15-year-old with autism, Ryan Gainer, was shot and killed by a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy after a family dispute led to him acting out at his Apple Valley home. Body camera footage shows the teen charging at the deputy with a gardening tool, prompting the deputy to shout warnings before firing. Gainer's family attorney states that the teen was acting out due to stress and a dispute over household chores. The sheriff's department is investigating the incident, and Sheriff Shannon Dicus emphasized the need to strengthen the social safety net for those experiencing mental illness.
A 15-year-old boy with autism was shot and killed by deputies in San Bernardino County after charging at them with a garden tool. The family's attorney stated that the teen was having an episode at the time of the incident. While some criticize the deputy's response, others believe the use of gunfire was justified. The sheriff expressed the need to strengthen the social safety net for those with mental illness, acknowledging the tragedy for both the family and deputies involved.
A Wright County deputy fatally shot Jeffrey Chapman, 67, after mistaking a metal pipe for a knife. The suspect, pulled over for erratic driving, approached the deputy and brandished the pipe, prompting the deputy to shoot multiple times. Despite initial reports of a knife, it was later revealed to be a pipe. The incident, captured partially on a squad car camera, is under investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, with findings to be reviewed by the Wright County Attorney's Office.
A Wright County deputy fatally shot a driver during a traffic stop in St. Michael, Minnesota, after the driver allegedly confronted the deputy with a weapon and refused to comply with demands. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving attempts. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is leading the investigation, and the deputy involved is on administrative leave. Further details about the incident are pending.
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage of a traffic stop that ended in a shooting, resulting in the death of Deputy Greg McCowan and injury of Deputy Shelby Eggers. The video shows the deputies pulling over suspect Kenneth DeHart, who refused a search of his vehicle and ultimately fired shots at the deputies, leading to the tragic outcome. The suspect, DeHart, was later captured and charged with first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, and felon in possession of a weapon. Three others have been charged with aiding DeHart, and a memorial fund has been set up for Deputy McCowan’s family.
Body camera footage shows a Florida sheriff’s deputy firing at an unarmed suspect locked inside a patrol vehicle after apparently mistaking a falling acorn for a gunshot during a reported vehicle theft investigation. The deputy, Jesse Hernandez, and his partner, Sgt. Beth Roberts, were cleared of criminal wrongdoing following an internal investigation, though Hernandez resigned from the force amid the probe. The suspect, Marquis Jackson, was found uninjured and no weapon was located in his possession. The incident has led to changes in training procedures within the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
A Florida sheriff's deputy, Jesse Hernandez, mistakenly fired at a Black man, Marquis Jackson, who was handcuffed and placed in a patrol vehicle after mistaking the sound of a falling acorn for gunfire. The incident, which occurred during a stolen vehicle investigation, left Jackson traumatized but unharmed. Hernandez has since resigned and not been charged, while an internal investigation found his use of force to be unreasonable. The sheriff's office has incorporated the incident into training and expressed gratitude that no one was injured.
Kenneth DeHart, a murder suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Tennessee deputy, was apprehended in Knoxville after a nearly weeklong manhunt. He faces first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges in connection with the shooting of two Blount County deputies during a traffic stop. The suspect's brother and girlfriend were also arrested in connection with the case. Authorities are considering pursuing the death penalty, and more than $100,000 in reward money was offered for information leading to the fugitive's arrest.
Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers, was caught in Knoxville after a manhunt. DeHart was wanted for first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in the shooting, and his arrest follows the arrest of his girlfriend and brother, who were charged with accessory after the fact. The community has rallied around the fallen deputy's family, offering support and raising funds, while law enforcement agencies and community members have been involved in the search and offering rewards for information leading to DeHart's arrest.
The manhunt continues for Kenneth DeHart, who is accused of fatally shooting a Tennessee deputy and injuring another. The Blount County Sheriff's Office has increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to his arrest, and the TBI has issued warrants for his arrest. DeHart's girlfriend and brother are facing charges for "accessory after the fact," and authorities are urging anyone with security footage to come forward with information.
Kenneth DeHart, accused of killing a Blount County deputy and injuring another, had a standoff with police in 2004 in Pigeon Forge, where he held a gun to his own head. He was arrested with weapons, drugs, and pills in his possession. DeHart is now facing warrants for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and is the subject of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Blue Alert. He is still on the loose and considered armed and dangerous.