July 2012
Date Name (Age) of DeceasedState (City)Description2012-07-31 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.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.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.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.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.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. 2012-07-31 Chabot, Denis John Texas (Houston) Officers responded to report of man acting strangely at a motel. Chabot allegedly displayed aggression toward hotel security, and police say that officers found him running on a highway when they arrived. Officers fired a taser at Chabot when he continued running. Chabot had to be taken to a hospital, where he died.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.2012-07-27 Aragon, Alfred (35) 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.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 him.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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. 2012-07-23 Mehlberger, Edward (39) Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) An off-duty officer shot and killed Mehlberger when the man allegedly broke into the officer's home.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.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. 2012-07-22 Marias-Quevedo, Marcial (41) Illinois (Franklin Park) An off-duty officer was driving a personal vehicle when he struck and killed a pedestrian. The officer was charged with aggravated DUI. 2012-07-22 Mays, Tracy (29) Illinois (Westchester) An off-duty police officer attended a graduation party with Mays. The two began to argue, then he shot Mays. The officer then shot himself and was hospitalized.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.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.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. 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.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. 2012-07-21 Culp, Jacqueline (59) Georgia (Atlanta) An officer responding to a call with lights and siren on struck another vehicle at high speed in an intersection. Culp died from injuries sustained in the accident. The officer was charged with second degree vehicular homicide. 2012-07-21 Torres, Jose (18) Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Officers were dispersing a crowd gathered around a bar when Torres fled, dropping a pistol on the ground. Officers pursued Torres, and one officer shot and killed him when he believed the young man was reaching into his waistband for another weapon. A second gun was not recovered.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.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 t