August 2012
Date Name (Age) of DeceasedState (City)Description 2012-08-31 Allen, Michael Vincent (25) Texas (Mesquite) Officers attempted to stop a vehicle that matched the description of vehicle that had been involved in a previous chase. Allen led officers on a 30-minute chase that reached speeds of 100 mph. Allen turned into a cul-de-sac and an officer rammed his squad car into Allen's truck. According to a witness, the police yelled "Get out" then began shooting without giving Allen a chance to comply. Allen was unarmed. A single officer fired his weapon 41 times, requiring two reloads to do so. In November 2013, officer Patrick Tuter, who shot Allen, was charged with manslaughter.Judge raises bail to $100,000 for ex-Garland police officer charged with manslaughter , Dallas Morning News, November 12, 2013.2012-08-31 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.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.2012-08-30 Anderson, Willie (54) Missouri (St. Louis) Shot by officers after allegedly advancing on them with a machete.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.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.2012-08-29 unnamed male California (Carson) A suspect was shot by an officer and died later at a hospital.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. 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.2012-08-28 Prine, Deborah (42) 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).2012-08-28 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).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 at least one police car and the man's vehicle. Police exited their cars, and shot Shull to death after he allegedly tried to run them over.2012-08-28 Francis, Tony Louis (25) California (Bellflower) A deputy said he saw Francis punch a man in the face, rob him, and flee. The deputy followed Francis into a driveway and ended up shooting and killing while still inside his vehicle. The deputy said Francis reached for his waistband, but no gun was found.2012-08-28 unknown male Florida (Marianna) Police were hunting 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. 2012-08-28 Baber, Luke (20) West Virginia (Charleston) Officers pulled over suspect. An altercation developed during which suspect took an officer's weapon, killing one officer and injuring another, who died two weeks later. The suspect fled and became involved in a shootout with a third officer who was injured and killed the suspect.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.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. 2012-08-27 unnamed male Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) Police responded to a report of a disturbance to find two men arguing. One of the men had a knife and turned and threatened an officer, who then shot and killed him.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.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. 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. 2012-08-24 Payton, Albert Jermaine (24) Washington DC A man with a knife was killed during a confrontation with police. 2012-08-24 unnamed male Arkansas (Sherwood) An off-duty officer was woken in his home by the sounds of a break-in. He fatally shot the intruder. 2012-08-23 Soto, Gabriel (30) Georgia (Jonesboro) Officers responded to a report of a home burglary. Soto resisted arrest, was subdued with a Taser and later died at the hospital. Soto's father claims Soto was healthy. Police report Soto had drugs in his system and went into cardiac arrest. Witnesses report that the home burglarized belonged to a police officer. 2012-08-23 unnamed person Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) An officer stopped a vehicle for driving recklessly. The driver fled, dragging the officer who fired multiple times. The driver was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.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.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.2012-08-21 Ramsey-White, Burrell (26) Massachusetts (Boston) Suspect was shot and killed after a brief chase that ended when Ramsey-White allegedly brandished a handgun at officers. Officers shot and killed him after he refused to obey orders to put the weapon down.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.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.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.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.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.2012-08-20 Oregero, Joseph Paul (57) California (Placentia) Killed by SWAT team after barricading himself inside an RV.2012-08-19 Selgado, Benjamin (29) New Mexico (Clovis)