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| Norman, Oklahoma
Name withheld by police, from Norman, Oklahoma, on 28 March 2021
Following an extended standoff with shots exchanged, a man was found with a fatal, self-inflicted gunshot.| Lompoc, California
Krys Brandon Ruiz, 26, from Lompoc, California, on 28 March 2021
Krys Brandon Ruiz was shot and killed after police responded for a report of a person walking with a gun. The officers involved in the incident have been identified by the police department as Corporal Andrew White and Officer Mauricio Calderon. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.| Port Wentworth, Georgia
Jiquion Javon Bolden, 30, from Port Wentworth, Georgia, on 28 March 2021
A 2001 Honda motorcycle was fleeing from a Port Wentworth Police officer on Hwy 21 approaching the intersection with Lakeside Boulevard. Another vehicle, a 2017 Hyundai Sonata, was attempting to make a left turn from the southbound lanes of Hwy 21 onto Lakeside Boulevard. The motorcycle hit the passenger's side door. The driver of the motorcycle, 26-year-old Derek Haddocks, was killed as was a passenger, 30-year-old Jiquon Bolden, in the Sonata.| Port Wentworth, Georgia
Derek Haddocks, 26, from Port Wentworth, Georgia, on 28 March 2021
A 2001 Honda motorcycle was fleeing from a Port Wentworth Police officer on Hwy 21 approaching the intersection with Lakeside Boulevard. Another vehicle, a 2017 Hyundai Sonata, was attempting to make a left turn from the southbound lanes of Hwy 21 onto Lakeside Boulevard. The motorcycle hit the passenger's side door. The driver of the motorcycle, 26-year-old Derek Haddocks, was killed as was a passenger, 30-year-old Jiquon Bolden, in the Sonata.
| Emporia, Virginia
Daiquan Tarez Wright, 25, from Emporia, Virginia, on 28 March 2021
Deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Quality Motel on U.S. Route 301. The caller complained that a white Ford Crown Victoria was playing loud music in the motel parking lot. When a deputy arrived at the motel, Wright's vehicle was seen leaving at a high rate of speed. Daiquan T. Wright didn't stop when the deputy turned on the vehicle's emergency lights and took off down Liberty Road, reaching speeds of 60 mph. Wright's vehicle ran through standing water on the road before losing control and striking a mailbox and fire hydrant before crashing into a tree and killing Wright.| Salem, Oregon
Police assault counter-protesters
| Parkwood Acres, Florida
Russell Lindemeyer, 49, from Parkwood Acres, Florida, on 27 March 2021
Russell Lindemeyer allegedly took a woman hostage, stabbed her multiple times, and moved to inflict further harm on her when deputies shot and killed him.| Parkwood Acres, Florida
Russell Lindemeyer, 49, from Parkwood Acres, Florida, on 27 March 2021
Russell Lindemeyer allegedly took a woman hostage, stabbed her multiple times, and moved to inflict further harm on her when deputies shot and killed him.
| Highland, California
Paulette Samuel, 58, from Highland, California, on 27 March 2021
At about 6:20 p.m., deputies were dispatched for a report of two people in a Honda sedan brandishing a firearm. The men drove away at high speed, prompting a short vehicle pursuit. However, the pursuit was terminated after a deputy was involved in a crash at Del Rosa Avenue and Pacific Street. Joshua Williams allegedly continued driving at speeds estimated between 80 to 100 mph and a handgun and ammunition were thrown out. A fired cartridge was found, and a bullet struck a residence. Williams continued to flee and entered the intersection of Victoria Avenue against a red traffic light and collided with a 2005 Suzuki sedan. The driver of the Suzuki sedan, Paulette Samuel, was killed. Williams, 27, and his passenger Marcus Johnathan Campbell, 35, were arrested.| North Miami, Florida
Name withheld by police, 26, from North Miami, Florida, on 27 March 2021
Officers responded to a duplex where a person inside the house and officers exchanged gunfire. The man barricaded himself inside. Police later entered the home and discovered a man, 26, and woman, 24, dead from gunshots.| Coolidge, Texas
DeArthur Pinson Jr., 36, from Coolidge, Texas, on 27 March 2021
DeArthur Pinson Jr., 37, wanted in connection to the shooting of Texas DPS Trooper Chad Walker near Mexia, allegedly killed himself. Police withheld details about the circumstances surrounding the suicide.| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Curtis Montrell Williams, 34, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on 27 March 2021
An inmate, Curtis Montrell Williams, was fatally shot by an Oklahoma City police officer after a corrections officer was taken hostage at the Oklahoma County jail.
| Culebra, Puerto Rico
Police knock kayakers into water and confiscate boat
Puerto Rico police boat rams & capsizes kayak of protestors. Today (3/27/21) on island of Culebra where residents are blocking tourist ferries to raise awareness of poor cargo ferry service for residents.| Quincy, Massachusetts
Eric Leach, 36, from Quincy, Massachusetts - shot on 26 March 2021
- White/European American
- Male
- 36
| Weld County, Colorado
Steven Michael Kielian, 32, from Weld County, Colorado - shot on 26 March 2021
- White/European American
- Male
- 32
| Virginia Beach, Virginia
Donovon W. Lynch, 25, from Virginia Beach, Virginia - shot on 26 March 2021
- Black/African American
- Male
- 25
| St. Charles, Missouri
Daniel Nolan, 32, from St. Charles, Missouri, on 26 March 2021
Nolan called 911 and told the dispatcher he was suicidal and armed with a gun. An officer located Nolan and the two spoke. Nolan eventually walked away from the officer and allegedly returned with a gun. The officer then shot and killed Nolan.| Quincy , Massachusetts
Eric Michael Leach, 36, from Quincy , Massachusetts, on 26 March 2021
Police responded to a robbery of a 7-Eleven. Surveillance video showed the man looking through the store's windows around 6:10 a.m., and he entered the store about six minutes later. He allegedly took a handgun from his waistband, told the employees of the store they were being robbed and got away with approximately $330. A customer followed the man and gave a description of him to police. Several officers began searching the area, and one cornered Eric M. Leach against a fence in a residential area. He reportedly failed to comply with commands, and the officer attempted to shock him with a Taser, to no effect. A foot pursuit followed through the neighborhood. Eric M. Leach entered one of the officers's cruisers. Leach started the cruiser, backed up and then drove at the officers, who stepped out of the way. He fled, reportedly striking a number of police cruisers. The pursuit was paused at Burgin Parkway and Route 3 in Quincy, where the stolen cruiser stopped on a ramp and was surrounded by several police vehicles. After an hour, Leach got the damaged cruiser moving again, and he drove away. Police deployed stop sticks brought the car to a stop. During the negotiations, police reportedly saw him in control of a police patrol rifle, and he started to come out of the passenger door armed with the rifle. A Massachusetts State Police trooper shot and killed him.| Virginia Beach, Virginia
Donovon W. Lynch, 25, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, on 26 March 2021
Donovon W. Lynch was shot and killed by a Virginia Beach police officer. Details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.| San Antonio, Texas
John Pena Montez, 57, from San Antonio, Texas, on 26 March 2021
Officers answered a call listed as an assault in progress around 1:30 a.m. Police said they tried using a Taser twice, but it did not incapacitate him. Officers found John Pena Montez on the doorstep of the home, trying to get inside. He reportedly had a knife and was threatening a woman and three children inside. At least one officer tasered him. Montez down the door of the home, went inside and shut the door behind him. Officers went in and reportedly tasered him again. The officer fired two shots, killing the man.