October 2023
DateName (age) of deceasedRace Location Description 2023-10-31Dannon Bryant (43)UnknownSpring Valley, NevadaThe Las Vegas Metropolitan Police responded to reports of a stabbing and encountered a suspect holding a knife. A police officer hit the local man with a police car as he walked into a road near an intersection in Spring Valley, and he died on the scene. The stabbing victim later died at the hospital.2023-10-31Juan Beltran Sanchez (39)LatinoSan Jacinto, CaliforniaA man was shot and killed by officers after brandishing a 1911-style pellet gun while riding a bicycle after leaving a business building.2023-10-31Benjamin Arvizo (31)UnknownAlamosa, ColoradoDeputies responded to a report of a stolen Honda CR-V at a IHOP parking lot. After arriving at their residence, officers were flagged down by their homeowner. One deputy confronted the suspect, who was armed with a knife. The man was then fatally shot by deputies.2023-10-31Sean Dyment (23)UnknownRumford, MaineRumford Police officers were talking to a person in front of the Rumford Police station. The person said an unknown stranger was following them. Suddenly, Dyment drove up to the police station and was shot after allegedly "confronting" officers with a rifle.2023-10-31Mark Brunson (38)UnknownCottonwood Heights, UtahA Midvale, Utah man wielding swords was shot and killed by police responding to a domestic violence call.2023-10-30Timothy Bentley Thomas Jr. (21)WhiteTok, AlaskaAn Alaska State trooper responded to reports of a Northway man trying to break into the Three Bears Tok Motel and encountered Thomas holding an AK-47. One of the two troopers on-scene fatally shot Thomas with a handgun. On October 29, 2025, his family filed a civil lawsuit against the State of Alaska regarding the wrongful death and violation of civil rights stemming from the shooting.2023-10-29LaVaughn Coleman (21)BlackOdenton, MarylandColeman died on December 14 from injuries he sustained after being tased by an Anne Arundel County police officer during a foot pursuit while handcuffed. This happened during a traffic stop involving two men with guns and drugs inside the vehicle.2023-10-29Christopher H. Whittle (49)WhiteAiken, South CarolinaDuring the overnight hours, police were called to investigate a man threatening neighbors with a firearm. When deputies arrived, they encountered the man who was barricaded and firing rounds from the residence. Officers opened fire on him, killing him on-scene.2023-10-29Abigail Lopez (20)LatinoAnaheim, CaliforniaLopez was shot and killed at a bus stop on the 1200 block of S. Anaheim Blvd by Anaheim Police officers. She was shot when she pointed a rifle, a BB gun, in their direction.2023-10-28Vernard Toney Jr. (13)BlackWashington, D.C.An off-duty federal security officer shot and killed Toney after he and another boy allegedly tried to carjack the officer. At the same time, Toney held his hand in his pocket as if he had a gun. The security officer's gun was the only firearm recovered from the scene.2023-10-28David Rojas Sr. (53)UnknownSan Bernardino, CaliforniaOfficers responded to an armed robbery report in a back parking lot at the National Orange Show. Officers spotted the man after arrival, who had an extensive violent criminal history. Rojas opened fire on officers, causing officers to fire back, fatally killing the man. While canvassing the area in search of witnesses and additional evidence, authorities found a male victim nearby who was suffering from a gunshot wound, but died on-scene.2023-10-27Dallas Brandon Cain (51)UnknownSomerset, KentuckyA local man was killed by Kentucky State Police troopers after refusing commands and pointing a handgun towards officers during a domestic violence call.2023-10-27Lazaro Enriquez (36)UnknownHenderson, NevadaPolice responded to reports of a man cutting himself and vandalizing a home. During the confrontation, Enriquez told police to shoot him and briefly assaulted a nearby civiliastandoffthe standoff an officer tased Enriquez before officers shot and killed him.2023-10-26Frederick Davis (37) BlackIndianapolis, IndianaAt a Burger King parking lot near Eastside and Sycamore Heights, a 37-year-old man with mental health issues was killed by an Indianapolis officer after a trespassing incident turned violent when he briefly ran out of the restaurant and began opening fire on deputies, injuring one of them. 2023-10-26Gilbert Garibay (73) UnknownMerced, CaliforniaAt around 1 am, Garibay was reportedly jumping in front of passing vehicles on the 3300 Block of M Street. When two Merced Police officers arrived, Garibay allegedly lunged at them with a knife & was then shot.2023-10-26unidentified maleUnknownClinton, North CarolinaClinton Police were called to a home regarding a domestic disturbance. While searching the home for the suspect, officers found the male hiding in a closet. Officers fatally shot the man after he allegedly pointed a firearm at one of the officers.2023-10-26unidentified male UnknownStockton, CaliforniaA vehicle stop turned violent after the man refused to get out of the car, grabbed a knife, got out of his car, and stabbed a K9 in the face before an officer fatally shot the suspect. The man died after arriving at a nearby hospital, and the K9 survived the attack.2023-10-25unidentified female UnknownPalm Coast, Florida2023-10-25Brand Barry (22)WhiteRound Lake Beach, Illinois2023-10-25Christina McKinney (34)WhiteEvansville, Indiana2023-10-24Ronald Nelson Jr (54)BlackKenwood Estates, FloridaA man was shot and killed by two West Palm Beach deputies after being uncooperative, fighting with deputies, and pulling out a handgun near Kenwood Estates.2023-10-24Rasheem Edwards (26)BlackSilver Springs Shores, FloridaMarion County deputies shot and killed a man during a traffic stop in Silver Springs Shores when the stop turned violent after the man fled from an officer and attempted to reach a weapon.2023-10-24unidentified male UnknownKent, WashingtonTwo males stole a vehicle in a driveway before stating they were out of gas. They arrived at a Chevron gas station near Woodmont Beach before officers were called to a report of a stolen vehicle. One of the two men ran off from the police while holding a knife. After reaching near a residence, an officer opened fire on the fleeing man, killing him. The other suspect surrendered immediately at the gas station.2023-10-24Brayden Barnhouse (19)WhiteNew Pittsburg, Indiana Randolph County deputies killed a Muncie, Indiana man after producing a Glock 17 handgun and opening fire at them. The incident happened while police responded to an overdose call. Deputies left the overdose scene to find the man's family. The shooting happened after police spotted the man less than two minutes later.2023-10-24Darcel Edwards (35)BlackIndianapolis, IndianaFollowing a traffic stop and chase, police surrounded Edwards' vehicle after he crashed. They located Edwards up in a nearby tree, where he told officers to kill him. Standing in a standoff. Police shot Edwards after he allegedly reached for his pocket. Police found a gun holster but no gun on Edwards.2023-10-23Kevin G. Foy (34)WhiteGermantown, WisconsinPolice were called to reports of a Lake Villa, Illinois man acting erratically near a middle school. When officers arrived, Foy climbed onto the school's roof and allegedly fired at police. Following a shootout, Foy was killed by officers.2023-10-23Jorge Luis Santana-Ramirez (43)Hispanic/LatinoPleasant Dale, NebraskaSeward County deputies tried pulling over a Honda Civic on Interstate 80 when a Hastings, Nebraska man sped off and made a wrong turn. A short pursuit lasted until reaching mile marker 388 in Pleasant Dale. A passenger exited the vehicle, but the driver refused to let them out. A deputy spotted a weapon in his hand before he was shot and killed inside his vehicle.2023-10-23Ruben Garcia (34)LatinoSan Antonio, TexasOfficers shot and killed Garcia at an apartment. Police Chief William McManus said an officer chased Garcia after seeing him flashing a gun in his waistband. According to McManus, the officer and Garcia struggled over the gun before the officer stepped back and shot him. One neighbor disputed the police account and claimed Garcia had his hands behind his back when he was shot.2023-10-22Daniel Kempf (24) WhiteHomestead, FloridaA man with a history of trauma and mental health issues was shot and killed by a female officer after the man confronted the officer with a small kitchen knife. His older brother sobbed as he told the officer that it was his brother.2023-10-22unidentified male UnknownAustin, Texas2023-10-22unidentified male UnknownVinton, OhioA man was killed by law enforcement after attempting to shoot officers while they entered his residence. Deputies fired back, fatally killing him.2023-10-20Michael Strenk (48)WhiteProspect, ConnecticutPolice responded to reports of a disturbance at a home. Police encountered Strenk, who threw a knife at an officer through a window. Police then shot Strenk after he charged at officers with a second knife. Strenk's death was the third police shooting in Connecticut within a week.2023-10-20Marthely Theodore (26)UnknownSmyrna, GeorgiaPolice responded to reports of a man pointing a gun at passing cars. When Cobb County and Smyrna officers arrived, the man immediately pointed his gun at them before being fatally shot afterward.2023-10-20William Frank Lee (38)UnknownKilleen, TexasPolice responded after a report that Lee had stabbed his brother. Police shot and killed Lee, who allegedly had a knife.2023-10-19Arthur Porter (33)BlackWashington DCA man is killed, and two DC police officers are injured after a domestic disturbance call involving a gun turned into chaos in the Naylor Gardens area. Officers spotted a man who ran off on foot, prompting a foot pursuit. A man pulled out a pistol and exchanged gunfire with police, injuring one of them. The other officer opened fire on him, killing the suspect. The officer was treated with a gunshot wound in the leg.2023-10-18Yong Lin (46)AsianRound Lake, IllinoisA woman called the police to report that her friend's relative had possibly committed suicide. Officers entered Lin's home and found him unconscious and bleeding on a mattress. As deputies provided aid, Lin woke up and grabbed a meat cleaver. Police shot Lin as he allegedly ran towards them with the cleaver.2023-10-17Todd Pearce (30)WhiteCentralia, IllinoisA local man was killed by law enforcement after attempting to stab officers with a knife during a search warrant in the homeowner's basement. One of the officers was taken to a nearby hospital with a knife wound in the shoulder. Authorities confirmed that the suspect was wanted in connection with a violation of a court order after being formally charged with two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery.2023-10-17Richard Rodriguez (18)UnknownSan Antonio, TexasDuring a foot pursuit near Brackenridge Academy involving two men in a traffic violation, one of the men pulled out a weapon and turned toward two officers. Both officers shot the man, killing him on-scene.2023-10-16Donald Passmore (62)WhiteWallingford, ConnecticutPolice responded to a report that Passmore had shot himself and encountered him lying in bed with a revolver. After a confrontation, officers shot Passmore when he allegedly reached for the gun.2023-10-16Donald Guffey Jr. (59)WhiteNew Castle, IndianaA local man was killed in a SWAT shootout after barricading himself in a house and refusing to talk to police.2023-10-16Leonard Cure (53)BlackCamden County, GeorgiaPolice pulled over Cure on the I-95 for speeding. Cure was then tased by the officer when he refused to put his hands behind his back. A physical struggle then followed as the officer attempted to arrest him. The officer then fatally shot him. Cure had previously been exonerated for a wrongful conviction in Broward County, Florida in 2020.2023-10-16Connor James Hart (27)WhiteSilverthorne, Colorado