diff --git "a/CT_v1.json" "b/CT_v1.json" deleted file mode 100644--- "a/CT_v1.json" +++ /dev/null @@ -1,5294 +0,0 @@ -{ - "departments": [ - { - "id": "new_haven_police_department", - "name": "New Haven Police Department", - "officerCount": 1 - }, - { - "id": "waterbury_police_department", - "name": "Waterbury Police Department", - "officerCount": 1 - }, - { - "id": "zij8JfGOyTQ1zNKHkoO3", - "name": "Connecticut State Police", - "city": "Middletown", - "officerCount": 0 - } - ], - "officers": [ - { - "id": "CT_CT-NPD-3847", - "name": "Robert Lawlor", - "badge": "CT-NPD-3847", - "dept": "New Haven Police Department", - "risk": "CRITICAL", - "incidents": 4, - "photo": null - }, - { - "id": "CT_CT-WPD-2918", - "name": "James Boulay", - "badge": "CT-WPD-2918", - "dept": "Waterbury Police Department", - "risk": "CRITICAL", - "incidents": 6, - "photo": null - } - ], - "incidents": [ - { - "id": "FE_CT_1398_matthewleewalker", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Branford", - "department": "Branford Police Department", - "address": "241 Main St. Branford CT 6405 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2774552, - "longitude": -72.8224377, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2774552, - "lng": -72.8224377 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2021-04-13", - "summary": "Matthew Lee Walker in Branford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Matthew Lee Walker allegedly opened fire from his apartment, wounding one person, during a six-hour siege before dying of what police said was a self-inflicted gunshot.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-branford-police-activity-i-95-20210413-zhsdlvnyxbadpibrvaaq4ykdni-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Matthew-Lee-Walker.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Matthew Lee Walker", - "subject_age": 38, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_1752_namewithheldbypolice", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Fairfield", - "department": "Westport Police Department", - "address": "Post Road and Jelliff Lane Fairfield CT 6890 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1387108, - "longitude": -73.2888816, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1387108, - "lng": -73.2888816 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2021-02-15", - "summary": "Name withheld by police in Fairfield, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "A teen reportedly stole a Honda Pilot while its owner was paying for gas inside the Exxon. Westport police pursued the SUV, but they reportedly broke off the chase due to safety concerns. The vehicle crashed, and the teen was thrown from the SUV and killed.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://bronx.news12.com/police-bridgeport-teen-in-stolen-suv-dies-in-crash-following-police-chase", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Name withheld by police", - "subject_gender": "nan", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_1812_christopherhagans", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Stratford", - "department": "Stratford Police Department", - "address": "Main Street and Cutspring Road Stratford CT 6614 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.218035, - "longitude": -73.123585, - "location": { - "lat": 41.218035, - "lng": -73.123585 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2021-02-05", - "summary": "Christopher Hagans in Stratford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Stratford police responded to a request from Naugatuck police to serve an arrest warrant for Hagans on home invasion and strangulation charges. Hagan was believed to be armed and dangerous. As officers arrived at Hagan's home, they saw him drive off and followed his car with an unmarked police car until he stopped for a traffic light at Main Street Putney. Officers attempted a motor vehicle stop by pulling one police cruiser in front of Hagans' car, while the unmarked car remained behind him. The officers told Hagans to show his hands, and his car reportedly moved forward, hitting the police cruiser in front of him. Police fired multiple shots at the vehicle, and the car became stuck in the snow. Hagans got out of the car, and police shot and killed him.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/prosecutor-releases-new-details-on-fatal-shooting-by-stratford-police/2418844/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Christopher Hagans", - "subject_age": 36, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_1971_beniciovasquez", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, New Britain Police Department", - "address": "96 Enfield St. Hartford CT 06112 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7837886, - "longitude": -72.6846556, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7837886, - "lng": -72.6846556 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2021-01-06", - "summary": "Benicio Vasquez in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "The FBI's Safe Streets Task Force reportedly was conducting an investigation. During the investigation, a suspect was identified and arrested. A secondary person became involved in the investigation and exchanged gunfire with the officers, and New Britain officer Christopher Kiely and an FBI agent shot and killed Benicio Vasquez.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.wfsb.com/news/pd-1-killed-following-federal-officer-involved-shooting-in-hartford/article_e45f7efa-502d-11eb-a75c-1be36ef2a6e9.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Benicio Vasquez", - "subject_age": 34, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_2041_shamarogman", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "14-16 Gilman St. Hartford CT 6114 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7377266, - "longitude": -72.6782285, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7377266, - "lng": -72.6782285 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2020-12-26", - "summary": "Shamar Ogman in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Around 9 p.m., police responded to a 911 call that an armed man was acting erratically. Upon arrival, officers found the man armed with a rifle and handgun. The man was reportedly walking around in the street and through backyards. Officers followed the man into a back parking lot where he allegedly pointed the gun at officers and was shot and killed.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.wtnh.com/news/breaking-news/state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-hartford/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Shamar-Ogman.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Shamar Ogman", - "subject_age": 30, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Rifle", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_2267_miguelgonzalez", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Wethersfield", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "CT-287 & Willow St Wethersfield CT 6109 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.6892056, - "longitude": -72.6873501, - "location": { - "lat": 41.6892056, - "lng": -72.6873501 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2020-11-12", - "summary": "Miguel Gonzalez in Wethersfield, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Miguel Gonzalez was killed and two others were injured when the BMW they were in crashed during a pursuit by Hartford police. Police were attempting a traffic stop on a BMW 745i, as the car and those inside \"were suspected to be involved in a suspicious incident involving a firearm.\" Police did not provide further details about the alleged gun incident. Around 11:20 a.m., the car rolled over and struck a utility pole. Gonzalez, who was in the back seat, and the 24-year-old woman in the front passenger seat, were both ejected from the vehicle.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.middletownpress.com/news/article/FD-Serious-crash-downed-wires-pole-close-road-15722574.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Miguel Gonzalez", - "subject_age": 45, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_3558_josejaysoto", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Manchester", - "department": "Manchester Police Department, Wethersfield Police Department, Enfield Police Department", - "address": "181 Oak Street Manchester CT 6040 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7701982, - "longitude": -72.5120019, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7701982, - "lng": -72.5120019 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2020-04-03", - "summary": "Jose \"Jay\" Soto in Manchester, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "About 7:30 p.m. when two members of the Department of Correction parole fugitive unit went to the home at 181 Oak St. to seek Jose Soto, who was wanted on a parole warrant. Soto's mother told officers that he was in the house. Police surrounded the house, and Soto eventually agreed to come out, at which point, four officers shot and killed him. Soto was allegedly brandishing a cellphone and officers thought it was a gun. Officer Shawn Krom, Manchester Police Department; Officer David Williams, Manchester Police Department; Officer Shane Murphy, Wethersfield Police Department, and; Officer Matthew Alexander, Enfield Police Department.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.middletownpress.com/middletown/article/Report-SWAT-team-justified-in-using-deadly-force-15672415.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jose \"Jay\" Soto", - "subject_age": 27, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Other/Cell phone", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_3961_edwardrgendronjr", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Waterbury", - "department": "Waterbury Police Department", - "address": "81 Craigie Avenue Waterbury CT 6705 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.545029, - "longitude": -72.995054, - "location": { - "lat": 41.545029, - "lng": -72.995054 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2020-01-20", - "summary": "Edward R. Gendron Jr. in Waterbury, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Edward R. Gendron Jr. was being evicted from his home of 20 years. Officers were called around 12:30 p.m. after the property manager called police to report that a bullet hole had been found in a wall of one of the units. A Waterbury police officer arrived to the home, and Gendron brandished a gun. A struggle ensued and Gendron was shot and killed.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/officials-to-release-report-on-investigation-into-fatal-waterbury-police-shooting/2304800/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Edward-Gendron-Jr.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Edward R. Gendron Jr.", - "subject_age": 57, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_3995_murbaraksoulemane", - "state": "CT", - "city": "West Haven", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "829 Campbell Ave West Haven CT 6516 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2813978, - "longitude": -72.9561489, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2813978, - "lng": -72.9561489 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2020-01-15", - "summary": "Murbarak Soulemane in West Haven, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Murbarak Soulemane allegedly stole a car at knifepoint in Norwalk. As police were chasing the vehicle, it exited I-95 and went under the bridge, crashing. State troopers arrived at the scene and encountered Soulemane with a knife. They tasered him to no effect then shot and killed him.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/states-attorney-releases-preliminary-report-on-deadly-police-shooting-in-west-haven/2217193/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Murbarak-Soulemane.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Murbarak Soulemane", - "subject_age": 19, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Knife", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_4072_michaelgregory", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Ansonia", - "department": "Ansonia Police Department", - "address": "81 Myrtle Avenue Ansonia CT 6401 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3446344, - "longitude": -73.0706186, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3446344, - "lng": -73.0706186 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2020-01-02", - "summary": "Michael Gregory in Ansonia, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "About 8 p.m., police were investigating a domestic violence incident, and officers were allegedly confronted by Michael Gregory who was armed with a knife. Gregory refused to drop the knife and advanced on the officers. An officer tasered him to no effect. The officers shot and killed Gregory.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-ansonia-police-shooting-20200113-w2fdc5abhbelxoe5s5lt3jqyh4-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Michael-Gregory.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Michael Gregory", - "subject_age": 30, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Knife", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_4419_stevenbarrier", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Stamford", - "department": "Stamford Police Department", - "address": "1925 W Main St Stamford CT 06902 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.0522734, - "longitude": -73.560333, - "location": { - "lat": 41.0522734, - "lng": -73.560333 - }, - "incident_type": "OTHER", - "incident_date": "2019-10-23", - "summary": "Steven Barrier in Stamford, CT - Medical emergency", - "description": "Steven Barrier fled on foot an arrest for allegedly battering his mother. When police caught up to him and arrested him, he was taken to the police station where he died, Medical examiner reported cause of death as cardiac arrest.. Force type: Medical emergency.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/policereports/article/Cause-of-death-determined-for-man-who-died-in-14913523.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "other" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Steven Barrier", - "subject_age": 23, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Medical emergency" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_4656_johnjamescarras", - "state": "CT", - "city": "East Hartford", - "department": "East Hartford Police Department", - "address": "95 Skyline Drive East Hartford CT 06118 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7453634, - "longitude": -72.5740532, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7453634, - "lng": -72.5740532 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2019-09-05", - "summary": "John James Carras in East Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Officers Andre Lyew and Daniel Zaleski shot and killed John Carras when they responded to a home around 6:15 p.m. to investigate a domestic violence complaint. They got into a fight with Carras. When a stun gun reportedly did not incapacitate him, at least one officer shot and killed Carras.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://apnews.com/article/connecticut-shootings-police-violence-hartford-7dbd0f0d590fcb0081646bb8697cb3f0", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/JohnKarras.png", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "John James Carras", - "subject_age": 43, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_4865_alphonsozaporta", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "I-84 and Capitol Ave Hartford CT 06103 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.76378, - "longitude": -72.683834, - "location": { - "lat": 41.76378, - "lng": -72.683834 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2019-07-26", - "summary": "Alphonso Zaporta in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Alphonso Zaporta allegedly got control of an officer's gun during a fight that began after a police vehicle pursuit. Zaporta was shot and killed by another officer.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/use-of-force-in-deadly-hartford-police-shooting-justified-states-attorney/2207955/#:~:text=man%20was%20justified.-,Hartford%20police%20shot%20and%20killed%2041%2Dyear%2Dold%20Alphonso%20Zaporta,body%20cameras%2C%20which%20were%20recording.", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Alphonso-Zaporta.jpeg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Alphonso Zaporta", - "subject_age": 41, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_5353_anthonyjosevegacruz", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Wethersfield", - "department": "Wethersfield Police Department", - "address": "936 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield CT 06109 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.697604, - "longitude": -72.6573373, - "location": { - "lat": 41.697604, - "lng": -72.6573373 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2019-04-20", - "summary": "Anthony Jose Vega-Cruz in Wethersfield, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Anthony Jose Vega Cruz was driving a vehicle that police tried to stop. Vega Cruz hit a cruiser and drove in the general direction of Officer Eulizer, and Officer Layau Eulizier shot and killed Vega Cruz. Police alleged vehicular assault.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.wnpr.org/post/videos-wethersfield-conn-police-shooting-released-traffic-stop-fatal-shots", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Anthony-Jose-Vega-Cruz.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Anthony Jose Vega-Cruz", - "subject_age": 18, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_5509_luismartinez", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Durham", - "department": "Madison Police Department", - "address": "93-269 CT-79 Durham CT 06422 Middlesex", - "latitude": 41.4400952, - "longitude": -72.6557071, - "location": { - "lat": 41.4400952, - "lng": -72.6557071 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2019-03-20", - "summary": "Luis Martinez in Durham, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Madison police pursued a Mercedes Benz GL550 SUV, which had been reported stolen by its owner. Police said they ended their chase shortly before the crash occurred at about 3:20 a.m. just across the town line into Durham. The Mercedes was traveling north on Route 79 when the driver apparently lost control, swerved across the road and rolled through the property. The driver was ejected and killed during the crash, police said.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-madison-police-chase-stolen-vehicle-rollover-20190320-plydcjg2cnfw7bcnh6ct7qyuty-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Luis Martinez", - "subject_age": 18, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_5645_kyronmarcellsands", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Willimantic", - "department": "Connecticut State Police, Willimantic Police Department, Norwich Police Department", - "address": "CT-32 and Old Plains Road Willimantic CT 06226 Windham", - "latitude": 41.7048015, - "longitude": -72.1953146, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7048015, - "lng": -72.1953146 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2019-02-20", - "summary": "Kyron Marcell Sands in Willimantic, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Kyron Sands allegedly tried to break into a woman's house with a gun in Norwich. Police said when they tried to stop him, he shot at them, held up a driver and then fled. Police eventually shot Sands after he crashed into a tree and allegedly tried to break into another house. The investigation showed that Sands had dropped his gun, but that officers could not reasonably have known that when they shot and killed Sands. Sands had used his handgun against the police as he fled earlier. Family member said Sands was a paranoid schizophrenic who was off his medication and having a breakdown.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Whats-News/Reports-on-the-Use-of-Force-by-Peace-Officers/2019---February---Kryon-Sands---Willimantic", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kyron-Marcell-Sands.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Kyron Marcell Sands", - "subject_age": 39, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_5739_johntboyer", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Groton", - "department": "Groton Police Department", - "address": "85 Crouch St Groton CT 06340 New London", - "latitude": 41.3579645, - "longitude": -72.0709527, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3579645, - "lng": -72.0709527 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2019-02-03", - "summary": "John T. Boyer in Groton, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "John T. Boyer allegedly committed suicide as local and state police surrounded the Peppertree apartments, where a despondent person was thought to be barricaded inside.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gunviolencearchive.org%2Fincident%2F1322078&psig=AOvVaw1uyONhX997nz7EjGysovBZ&ust=1599849651615000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCNCntcOe3-sCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAI", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "John T. Boyer", - "subject_age": 68, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_5855_jamesbangura", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Groton", - "department": "Groton Town Police Department, Groton Police Department", - "address": "8 Orion Ave Groton CT 06340 New London", - "latitude": 41.375748, - "longitude": -72.079625, - "location": { - "lat": 41.375748, - "lng": -72.079625 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2019-01-09", - "summary": "James Bangura in Groton, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "James Bangura reportedly killed himself after being barricaded in a Groton home. Police said the standoff began when a woman told responding officers that her husband was inside the home with a handgun and that he had fired it.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/outreach/awareness-months/death-in-groton-standoff-ruled-suicide/520-aabc4257-8d1c-4bda-8384-2132e9ecba47", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "James Bangura", - "subject_age": 35, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Handgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_5925_paularbitelle", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Danbury", - "department": "Danbury Police Department", - "address": "25 Memorial Dr Danbury CT 06810 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.3857538, - "longitude": -73.4437006, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3857538, - "lng": -73.4437006 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2018-12-29", - "summary": "Paul Arbitelle in Danbury, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Officers reported to a home at around 9:30 p.m. for reports of a suspicious man. When police arrived, a man was wielding a knife and walking around the property. After confronting the man, one of the officers reportedly used a Taser on the man. It was ineffective, police said. Police said a second officer shot and killed the man.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Medical-examiner-s-office-identifies-possible-13503286.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Paul-Arbitelle.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Paul Arbitelle", - "subject_age": 45, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Knife", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_6239_johnjackwilliamgriff", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Cromwell", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "I-91 Cromwell CT 06416 Middlesex", - "latitude": 41.607693, - "longitude": -72.702939, - "location": { - "lat": 41.607693, - "lng": -72.702939 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2018-10-26", - "summary": "John \"Jack\" William Griffin Jr. in Cromwell, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Around 12:30 a.m., a car allegedly driven by Dayquan Hibbert was driving on I-91. The car tried to turn a curve on the exit ramp, flew off the left side of the ramp and slammed into a tree. Police say Hibbert failed to stop earlier when signaled by police, and had engaged state police in a pursuit. Hibbert suffered minor injuries, but John Griffin, his passenger, was killed.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://fox61.com/2018/10/26/rocky-hill-man-killed-in-overnight-crash-following-police-pursuit/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/John-Jack-William-Griffin-Jr.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "John \"Jack\" William Griffin Jr.", - "subject_age": 28, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_6571_janellegibbs", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "Hamden Police Department", - "address": "Quinnipiac Avenue and Foxon Boulevard New Haven CT 06513 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3209139, - "longitude": -72.8739834, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3209139, - "lng": -72.8739834 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2018-08-17", - "summary": "Janelle Gibbs in New Haven, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Janelle Gibbs was killed around 2 a.m. during a chase with the Hamden Police, police said. Gibbs was a passenger in a stolen 2010 Ford Taurus when it flew off the right side of the road and entered the property at 1172 Quinnipiac Ave, before colliding with a tree and coming to rest in the southbound lane of the roadway. State attorney said officer did no wrongdoing in pursuit because he stopped the chase before the crash, surviving driver with manslaughter with grave risk of death and third-degree larceny.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/states_attorneys_clear_cops_in_fatal_crash/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Janelle Gibbs", - "subject_age": 24, - "subject_gender": "Female", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_6574_namewithheldbypolice", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Plainville", - "department": "Plainville Police Department", - "address": "Dallas Avenue and Milford Street Plainville CT 06062 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.6674797, - "longitude": -72.8509604, - "location": { - "lat": 41.6674797, - "lng": -72.8509604 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2018-08-16", - "summary": "Name withheld by police in Plainville, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "A man committed suicide during a standoff that began when a family member called police to say the man was suicidal.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.bristolpress.com/BP-Bristol+News/333487/police-say-distraught-plainville-man-committed-suicide-after-standoff", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Name withheld by police", - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_6924_corbinwcooperiii", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Bridgeport Police Department", - "address": "CT-8 & CT-25 Bridgeport CT 06606 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.2162069, - "longitude": -73.1824194, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2162069, - "lng": -73.1824194 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2018-06-14", - "summary": "Corbin W. Cooper III in Bridgeport, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Police were pursuing suspects involved in an armed robbery on McKinley Avenue when the suspect's vehicle crashed on Route 8. There were four people in the car between the ages of 15 and 18, police said. Corbin Cooper was killed when he was thrown from the vehicle.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Route-8-North-in-Bridgeport-Closed-Due-to-Serious-Crash-485617941.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Corbin-W.-Cooper-III.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Corbin W. Cooper III", - "subject_age": 18, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_7589_juanmccray", - "state": "CT", - "city": "South Glastonbury", - "department": "East Hartford Police Department", - "address": "2208 New London Turnpike South Glastonbury CT 06073 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.6801846, - "longitude": -72.5489482, - "location": { - "lat": 41.6801846, - "lng": -72.5489482 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2018-02-04", - "summary": "Juan McCray in South Glastonbury, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Juan McCray was shot and killed by police after a fight with officers and a car chase from East Hartford into Glastonbury. He died 10 days after being shot. McCray was apparently unarmed.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-east-hartford-suspect-dies-20180216-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/JuanMcCray.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Juan McCray", - "subject_age": 31, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_7827_jamesbenoitjr", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Plainfield", - "department": "Plainfield Police Department, Connecticut State Police", - "address": "Deibler Ln and Black Hill Rd Plainfield CT 06374 Windham", - "latitude": 41.7141189, - "longitude": -71.9272736, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7141189, - "lng": -71.9272736 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2017-12-19", - "summary": "James Benoit Jr. in Plainfield, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Around 3:15 p.m., police were called for reports of a man with a gun. Officers responded and searched the area. Benoit had reportedly threatened to harm himself. Plainfield officers and state troopers found him in the woods, and that's when gunfire was exchanged between Benoit and police. Benoit then took off into the woods on foot. The medical examiner declared the man's death a suicide.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.wfsb.com/story/37102696/police-armed-man-who-prompted-shelter-in-place-has-died", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "James Benoit Jr.", - "subject_age": 37, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_7850_zoegangstaliciousdow", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Britain", - "department": "New Britain Police Department", - "address": "Chapman Ct and Newington Ave New Britain CT 06051 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.6714581, - "longitude": -72.7610858, - "location": { - "lat": 41.6714581, - "lng": -72.7610858 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2017-12-14", - "summary": "Zoe \"Gangstalicious\" Dowdell in New Britain, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police tried to stop a car in New Britain. Police said the people inside the car were suspected of being involved in a series of violent carjackings in New Britain and in surrounding towns over the past two weeks. A police chase ended with gunfire, as the car drove in the general direction of police. Three people inside the car shot by police; one died. No officers were injured, but that they were taken to the hospital as a precaution. Police alleged vehicular homicide.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6558245/Connecticut-cops-cleared-wrongdoing-shooting-death-YouTube-rapper-Gangstalicious.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Zoe-Dowdell.png", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Zoe \"Gangstalicious\" Dowdell", - "subject_age": 20, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_7941_justinquiroz", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Waterbury", - "department": "Waterbury Police Department", - "address": "South Main St. and East Liberty St. Waterbury CT 06706 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.5478912, - "longitude": -73.0382629, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5478912, - "lng": -73.0382629 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2017-11-21", - "summary": "Justin Quiroz in Waterbury, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Waterbury officers in an unmarked car were trying to stop a car that was driven by Zekhi Lee, 18. Lee fled from the stop and eventually became involved in a crash with a Toyota Corolla, police said. Several people suffered serious injuries. Justin Quiroz was killed. Lee was charged with evading serious physical injury and manslaughter/ motor vehicle related.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://fox61.com/2017/11/21/suspect-identified-in-crash-that-killed-child-injured-several-following-pursuit-in-waterbury/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Justin Quiroz", - "subject_age": 3, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_7956_ronaldschiraldi", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Milford", - "department": "Milford Police Department", - "address": "25 High St Milford CT 06460 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2190168, - "longitude": -73.0567314, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2190168, - "lng": -73.0567314 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2017-11-17", - "summary": "Ronald Schiraldi in Milford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Ronald Schiraldi was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot in his apartment after an 8-hour standoff with police.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Milford-standoff-prompts-evacuation-of-apartments-12365200.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Ronald Schiraldi", - "subject_age": 49, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_8004_philipwesleyhunt", - "state": "CT", - "city": "West Haven", - "department": "Orange Police Department", - "address": "Cynthia Dr & Meloy Rd West Haven CT 06516 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2769677, - "longitude": -72.9768137, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2769677, - "lng": -72.9768137 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2017-11-09", - "summary": "Philip Wesley Hunt in West Haven, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Robert Kryzkij, 44, of East Haven allegedly was involved in a hit and run in Orange. Orange police were pursuing him on Meloy Road when Kryzkij crossed the double-yellow line and crashed head-on into Philip Hunt, killing him.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/State-Police-Seymour-man-killed-in-West-Haven-12347081.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/PhilipHunt.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Philip Wesley Hunt", - "subject_age": 54, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_8070_brandonuzialko", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Norwich", - "department": "Norwich Police Department, Connecticut State Police", - "address": "13 Prospect St Norwich CT 06360 New London", - "latitude": 41.5299606, - "longitude": -72.0594816, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5299606, - "lng": -72.0594816 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2017-10-24", - "summary": "Brandon Uzialko in Norwich, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Brandon Uzialko was a suspect in an attempted murder and home invasion in Norwich. Police said Uzialko entered a home with knives and possibly a handgun, and stabbed a man inside several times. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries. During the search for him, Uzialko and Norwich police officers exchanged gunfire, then Uzialko escaped, police said. Uzialko's body was located several hours later.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/20190315/norwich-officer-cleared-in-2017-manhunt-shooting", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Brandon-Uzialko.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Brandon Uzialko", - "subject_age": 25, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Handgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_8331_kostatinossfaelos", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Milford", - "department": "New Milford Police Department", - "address": "47 Outlook Road New Milford CT 06776 Litchfield", - "latitude": 41.5830884, - "longitude": -73.3958888, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5830884, - "lng": -73.3958888 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2017-08-28", - "summary": "Kostatinos Sfaelos in New Milford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police were called to a disturbance at a home on Outlook Road, where a man was seen running out of a home with a shotgun. Police said the man ran into the woods. Police set up a perimeter and tried to get him to come out of the woods. The man eventually walked out and began approaching officers with the shotgun. He ignored orders to drop his weapon and was shot and killed.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Report-Police-officer-justified-in-shooting-of-13480623.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/8-28-2017-Kostatinos-Sfaelos.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Kostatinos Sfaelos", - "subject_age": 62, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Shotgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_8410_jarellerellomarquise", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "Hamden Police Department", - "address": "Quinnipiac Avenue and Foxon Boulevard New Haven CT 06513 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3209139, - "longitude": -72.8739834, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3209139, - "lng": -72.8739834 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2017-08-12", - "summary": "Jarelle \"Rello\" Marquise Gibbs in New Haven, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Around 1 a.m. a driver fled from Hamden police, after officers discovered the car had been reported stolen from a home in Trumbull on August 12. Hamden officers pursued the stolen car. As a result of the crash, the driver and passenger of the car were taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital for treatment of their injuries. The passenger, Jarelle Gibbs, 24, was killed. The alleged driver, 22-year-old Brandon Shealy, was injured.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/states_attorneys_clear_cops_in_fatal_crash/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jarelle-Gibbs.jpeg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jarelle \"Rello\" Marquise Gibbs", - "subject_age": 24, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_8421_susantomcyzk", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Bridgeport Police Department", - "address": "Iranistan Avenue and Railroad Avenue Bridgeport CT 06605 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1689822, - "longitude": -73.201109, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1689822, - "lng": -73.201109 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2017-08-10", - "summary": "Susan Tomcyzk in Bridgeport, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Police said they stopped Joseph Guzman-Rivera on I-95, and he led them on a chase that ended with him crashing into a car driven by Susan Tomcyzk. Tomcyzk, 61, was killed in the crash and two pedestrians, Willie Falcon, 61, and Zaraida Mendez, 65, were also injured.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://connecticut.news12.com/story/36108999/bridgeport-pd-car-chase-suspect-crashes-kills-1-injures-another", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Susan-Tomcyzk.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Susan Tomcyzk", - "subject_age": 61, - "subject_gender": "Female", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_8901_jaysonnegron", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Bridgeport Police Department", - "address": "710 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport CT 06604 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1749362, - "longitude": -73.1984328, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1749362, - "lng": -73.1984328 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2017-05-09", - "summary": "Jayson Negron in Bridgeport, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police tried to stop a stolen car, but the driver kept going, allegedly leading the officers on a brief chase, traveling the wrong way on a street and hitting several other cars, police said. The car stopped, and as officers approached and tried to take the driver into custody, Jayson Negron put the car in reverse and hit one of the officers, pinning him beneath the car, police said. A second officer opened fire, hitting both the driver and a front-seat passenger. Jayson Negron was killed. Officer James Boulay was relieved of criminal responsibility in the killing. Police alleged vehicular assault.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Whats-News/Reports-on-the-Use-of-Force-by-Peace-Officers/2017---May---Jayson-Negron---Bridgeport#FactualAnalysis", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Jayson-Negron.png", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jayson Negron", - "subject_age": 15, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_8920_josephedwardrothenbu", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Danbury", - "department": "Bethel Police Department", - "address": "79 Coalpit Hill Road Danbury CT 06810 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.3816077, - "longitude": -73.4356589, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3816077, - "lng": -73.4356589 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2017-05-06", - "summary": "Joseph Edward Rothenbucher in Danbury, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Police said that Bethel officers were attempting to stop a 2005 Toyota Camry, driven by Joseph Edward Rothenbucher, when Rothenbucher fled. He led Bethel Police into Danbury, where he lost control and struck a tree, killing Rothenbucher.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://danbury.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/officials-id-driver-19-killed-in-danbury-crash-after-bethel-police-chase/710482/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Joseph Edward Rothenbucher", - "subject_age": 19, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_8942_markwilkinson", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Norwalk", - "department": "Norwalk Police Department", - "address": "66 Wilton Ave Norwalk CT 06851 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1237337, - "longitude": -73.4204659, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1237337, - "lng": -73.4204659 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2017-05-01", - "summary": "Mark Wilkinson in Norwalk, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "A father and daughter, Mark Wilkinson, 55, and Melissa Wilkinson, 33, died in an apparent murder-suicide after police said the man shot his daughter and turned the gun on himself hours later during a police standoff.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.thehour.com/news/article/Heavy-police-presence-on-Norwalk-s-Wilton-Avenue-11111076.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Mark Wilkinson", - "subject_age": 55, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_9023_thomasngezotisjr", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Suffield", - "department": "Suffield Police Department", - "address": "1117 East Street S Suffield CT 06078 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.9493647, - "longitude": -72.6280278, - "location": { - "lat": 41.9493647, - "lng": -72.6280278 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2017-04-13", - "summary": "Thomas N. Gezotis Jr. in Suffield, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Suffield police officers were investigating a report of a stolen car when, according to police, Gezotis pulled out a gun during a traffic stop. Officer Richard Devin then opened fire, killing him. He allegedly robbed a bank an hour prior.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-suffield-officer-involved-shooting0-0414-20170413-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/4-13-2017-Thomas-Gezotis.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Thomas N. Gezotis Jr.", - "subject_age": 57, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Pellet gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_9084_deionanthonypittman", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Groton", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "CT-84 and Kings Highway Groton CT 06340 New London", - "latitude": 41.3671623, - "longitude": -72.0645586, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3671623, - "lng": -72.0645586 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2017-03-31", - "summary": "Deion Anthony Pittman in Groton, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Police said Valery Labossiere was driving a vehicle stolen out of Vermont when he caused a fatal crash during a high-speed police chase in Connecticut is now facing a manslaughter charge. Labossiere allegedly ran a red light and hit another vehicle. A passenger in the other vehicle, 22-year-old Deion Anthony Pittman, was killed.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/vermont/articles/2018-03-09/man-charged-with-manslaughter-for-crash-during-police-chase", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Deion-Anthony-Pittman.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Deion Anthony Pittman", - "subject_age": 22, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_9377_valthomas", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Oakdale", - "department": "Montville Police Department", - "address": "1596 Hartford-New London Turnpike Oakdale CT 06370 New London", - "latitude": 41.4289429, - "longitude": -72.2173399, - "location": { - "lat": 41.4289429, - "lng": -72.2173399 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2017-01-29", - "summary": "Val Thomas in Oakdale, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Montville Police Department responded to the Chesterfield Lodge for a report of an unwanted person on the property. When officers arrived they asked the man to leave, but the man, Val Thomas, fought. Thomas grabbed a stun gun from one of the officers during the struggle and began beating an officer on the head with it. That officer drew a firearm and shot and killed Thomas, according to police.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/State-Police-Responding-to-Incident-in-Montville-412093643.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Val Thomas", - "subject_age": 53, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Stun gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_9399_vincentshaquielijahf", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Norwalk", - "department": "Norwalk Police Department", - "address": "31 Geneva Road Norwalk CT 06850 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1102664, - "longitude": -73.4580889, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1102664, - "lng": -73.4580889 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2017-01-26", - "summary": "Vincent Shaqui Elijah Fowlkes in Norwalk, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Vincent Fowlkes was attempting to elude a Norwalk police officer who was trying to make a traffic stop when the pursuit and crash occurred in the residential neighborhood. Fowlkes was killed and his passenger was injured.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/norwalk-man-22-identified-as-driver-killed-in-crash-after-police-pursuit/697755/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Vincent-Shaqui-Elijah-Fowlkes.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Vincent Shaqui Elijah Fowlkes", - "subject_age": 22, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_9537_andrewboldenvelez", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "New Haven Police Department", - "address": "85 Harrison Street New Haven CT 06515 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3287302, - "longitude": -72.9614567, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3287302, - "lng": -72.9614567 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2017-01-02", - "summary": "Andrew Bolden-Velez in New Haven, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "New Haven Police said they responded to a carjacking report shortly after midnight. A little more than an hour later an officer spotted the stolen car, called for backup, and began pursuing the suspects. Once reinforcements arrived, police tried to stop the car, only for the driver to take off again. Minutes later, police came upon the Highlander, which had crashed into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue, killing Tommy Brown and his passenger Andrew Bolden-Velez.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/01/02/suspected-carjackers-killed-after-crashing-into-synagogue-during-police-chase.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Andrew-Bolden-Velez.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Andrew Bolden-Velez", - "subject_age": 20, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Uncertain", - "alleged_weapon": "Uncertain", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_9538_tommyclaytonbrown", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "New Haven Police Department", - "address": "85 Harrison Street New Haven CT 06515 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3287302, - "longitude": -72.9614567, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3287302, - "lng": -72.9614567 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2017-01-02", - "summary": "Tommy Clayton Brown in New Haven, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "New Haven Police said they responded to a carjacking report shortly after midnight. A little more than an hour later an officer spotted the stolen car, called for backup, and began pursuing the suspects. Once reinforcements arrived, police tried to stop the car, only for the driver to take off again. Minutes later, police came upon the Highlander, which had crashed into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue, killing Tommy Brown and his passenger Andrew Bolden-Velez.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/01/02/suspected-carjackers-killed-after-crashing-into-synagogue-during-police-chase.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Tommy-Clayton-Brown-Jr.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Tommy Clayton Brown", - "subject_age": 23, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Uncertain", - "alleged_weapon": "Uncertain", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_9660_tiffanysfitzgerald", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Danbury", - "department": "Danbury Police Department", - "address": "13 Mountainville Road Danbury CT 06810", - "latitude": 41.3734828, - "longitude": -73.4386759, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3734828, - "lng": -73.4386759 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2016-12-04", - "summary": "Tiffany S. Fitzgerald in Danbury, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Ricardo Andre, 32, was driving a 1997 Ford Explorer on Mountainville Road, and Danbury Police Officer Jamie Hodge, 38, was working a roadside construction assignment as an extra duty job. He noticed the Explorer, which he recognized as having been reported stolen. Police say Hodge jumped into his own car and began chasing the Explorer. He reportedly called the chase into Danbury Police dispatch. The officer was unable to stop the car, and while the Explorer was on a left hand curve in the road it crashed. Andre was taken to the hospital with a serious injury. Fitzgerald, the passenger, died a few days later.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://fox61.com/2016/12/05/family-mourns-death-of-woman-killed-in-rollover-crash-following-police-chase/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/tiffany-fitzgerald.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Tiffany S. Fitzgerald", - "subject_age": 26, - "subject_gender": "Female", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_9693_jairusjeremiahlittle", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Branford", - "department": "East Haven Police Department", - "address": "364 E Main St Branford CT 06405 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2951374, - "longitude": -72.7832496, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2951374, - "lng": -72.7832496 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2016-11-27", - "summary": "Jairus Jeremiah Little in Branford, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Tyler Carey allegedly fled a police stop for malfunctioning tail lights. He crashed, killing Jairus Little, a passenger in the car.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-branford-fatal-crash-1129-20161128-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Little.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jairus Jeremiah Little", - "subject_age": 4, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_9822_thomasallanrichter", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Norwich", - "department": "Norwich Police Department", - "address": "377 Main St Norwich CT 06360 New London", - "latitude": 41.5241274, - "longitude": -72.0698117, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5241274, - "lng": -72.0698117 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2016-10-30", - "summary": "Thomas Allan Richter in Norwich, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "A suspected drunken driver fled police through downtown Norwich, striking a car and killing the passenger, Thomas Allan Richter, police said. The driver, Carol Jean Richter, 72, also was taken to the hospital. The occupants of the fleeing car also had injuries that appeared serious. Both Cory Long, 35,--the driver--and Isaiah Lee, 35, the passenger, were being treated.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-norwich-fatal-accident-1031-20161030-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Thomas Allan Richter", - "subject_age": 74, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_9974_michaelgoodale", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Ledyard", - "department": "Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police", - "address": "Grand Pequot Avenue Ledyard CT 06338 New London", - "latitude": 41.4749192, - "longitude": -71.9583175, - "location": { - "lat": 41.4749192, - "lng": -71.9583175 - }, - "incident_type": "OTHER", - "incident_date": "2016-09-20", - "summary": "Michael Goodale in Ledyard, CT - Fell from a height", - "description": "Mashantucket Pequot Tribal police officers attempted to serve Goodale an active arrest warrant inside the Fox Tower parking garage. However, as they were trying to take him in to custody, Goodale reportedly pointed a firearm at them. Mashantucket police ordered him to drop his weapon, but he did not comply. At least one Mashantucket officer shot at him. Goodale then fell from the fourth level of the Fox Tower parking garage, onto a paved driveway below.. Force type: Fell from a height.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Latest-News/Reports/Statement-on-the-Death-of-Michael-Goodale", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Michael-Goodale-9-20-2016.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "other" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Michael Goodale", - "subject_age": 23, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Pellet gun", - "force_type": "Fell from a height" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_10047_raymondrivera", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Danbury", - "department": "Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Danbury Police Department", - "address": "Mill Plain Road and Milestone Road Danbury CT 06811 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.3919209, - "longitude": -73.52098769999999, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3919209, - "lng": -73.52098769999999 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2016-09-03", - "summary": "Raymond Rivera in Danbury, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Police said the driver, Raymond Rivera, 31, Waner Nunez, 29, and Nelson Osegueda, 36, all of Danbury, were killed after the Nissan Maxima they were traveling in crashed into a utility pole on Mill Plain Road while they were fleeing police.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Loved-ones-remember-victims-of-fatal-Danbury-crash-9203088.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Raymond.png", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Raymond Rivera", - "subject_age": 31, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_10048_wanernunez", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Danbury", - "department": "Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Danbury Police Department", - "address": "Mill Plain Road and Milestone Road Danbury CT 06811 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.3919209, - "longitude": -73.52098769999999, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3919209, - "lng": -73.52098769999999 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2016-09-03", - "summary": "Waner Nunez in Danbury, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Police said the driver, Raymond Rivera, 31, Waner Nunez, 29, and Nelson Osegueda, 36, all of Danbury, were killed after the Nissan Maxima they were traveling in crashed into a utility pole on Mill Plain Road while they were fleeing police.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Loved-ones-remember-victims-of-fatal-Danbury-crash-9203088.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/nunez_waner.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Waner Nunez", - "subject_age": 29, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_10049_nelsonhumbertooseque", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Danbury", - "department": "Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Danbury Police Department", - "address": "Mill Plain Road and Milestone Road Danbury CT 06811 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.3919209, - "longitude": -73.52098769999999, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3919209, - "lng": -73.52098769999999 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2016-09-03", - "summary": "Nelson Humberto Osequeda Martinez in Danbury, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Police said the driver, Raymond Rivera, 31, Waner Nunez, 29, and Nelson Osegueda, 36, all of Danbury, were killed after the Nissan Maxima they were traveling in crashed into a utility pole on Mill Plain Road while they were fleeing police.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Loved-ones-remember-victims-of-fatal-Danbury-crash-9203088.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Nelson-Humberto-Osequeda-Martinez.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Nelson Humberto Osequeda Martinez", - "subject_age": 36, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_10112_deshawnjones", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Meriden", - "department": "Meriden Police Department", - "address": "288 Maple Ave. Meriden CT 06450 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.5329003, - "longitude": -72.759611, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5329003, - "lng": -72.759611 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2016-08-19", - "summary": "Deshawn Jones in Meriden, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Police responded to the Maple Avenue area around 2 a.m. for a report of two men looking into vehicles. An officer arrived and saw a Hyundai being driven by Rashid Bashir, 18, pull onto East Main Street traveling at a high speed, police said. After a short pursuit by police, the car crashed into several trees in a front yard. Deshawn Jones, of Meriden, a passenger in the vehicle, died as a result of the crash.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.myrecordjournal.com/Archive/2017/08/MerSentenceDelayed-RJ-081017.aspx", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Deshawn-Jones.png", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Deshawn Jones", - "subject_age": 17, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_10255_jamesmichaelbatista", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Naugatuck", - "department": "New Haven Police Department, Naugatuck Police Department", - "address": "Washington Street Naugatuck CT 06770 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.5037202, - "longitude": -73.0512984, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5037202, - "lng": -73.0512984 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2016-07-21", - "summary": "James Michael Batista in Naugatuck, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police say Batista shot his wife and fled. When police caught up with him, he shot himself in the head.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://wtnh.com/2016/07/21/victim-shot-in-naugatuck-domestic-dispute-police-seeking-suspect/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "James Michael Batista", - "subject_age": 29, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_10259_jameststuart", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Waterbury", - "department": "Waterbury Police Department", - "address": "31-33 Marion Ave. Waterbury CT 06708 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.5701214, - "longitude": -73.063861, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5701214, - "lng": -73.063861 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2016-07-20", - "summary": "James T. Stuart in Waterbury, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "A city police officer, a military veteran with three children, is suspected of shooting a man several times before turning the gun on himself in what is believed to be a murder suicide. Officer Hallock Yocher was on the force for about a decade and is believed to have shot a father of two, James T. Stuart, following a domestic disturbance that began at the home he owned with his wife in Naugatuck.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Murder-Victims-Family-in-Limbo-Due-to-State-Police-Records-Backlog-460872443.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/James-T.-Stuart.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "James T. Stuart", - "subject_age": 39, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_10364_danielreyes", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Thomaston", - "department": "Thomaston Police Department", - "address": "700 High Street Extension Thomaston CT 06787 Litchfield", - "latitude": 41.692838, - "longitude": -73.0836385, - "location": { - "lat": 41.692838, - "lng": -73.0836385 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2016-06-26", - "summary": "Daniel Reyes in Thomaston, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police had been called to a disturbance, police said. When they arrived, officers encountered Reyes, who had a knife. Reyes approached the officers, ignoring their orders to stop. He was shot and killed.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Whats-News/Reports-on-the-Use-of-Force-by-Peace-Officers/2016---June---Daniel-Reyes---Thomaston", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2016-daniel-reyes.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Daniel Reyes", - "subject_age": 27, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Knife", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_10785_dylanpape", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Stamford", - "department": "Stamford Police Department", - "address": "119 Wedgemere Road Stamford CT 06905 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1135038, - "longitude": -73.5278929, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1135038, - "lng": -73.5278929 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2016-03-21", - "summary": "Dylan Pape in Stamford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police responded for a report that Dylan Pape had a gun and was threatening harm. After an hour of negotiations, police said Pape appeared with what appeared to be a gun and was shot by Lt. Christopher Baker and Sgt. Steven Perrotta. Assistant Police Chief James Matheny said the gun was a BB gun, although it appeared to be a real semiautomatic pistol.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Stamford-police-shooting-justified-in-Dylan-Pape-12259668.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DylanPape.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Dylan Pape", - "subject_age": 25, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Pellet gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_10920_thomaslane", - "state": "CT", - "city": "West Haven", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "Interstate 95 & Saw Mill Road West Haven CT 06516 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2689336, - "longitude": -72.9738888, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2689336, - "lng": -72.9738888 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2016-02-22", - "summary": "Thomas Lane in West Haven, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Lane was driving an SUV when he crashed into a tractor-trailer. When police attempted to remove him from the vehicle, he resisted, breaking a rescuer's hand. A trooper tasered him. He died a short time later. Police said he had a head injury from the accident, and final determination of whether the Taser had an effect was apparently never reported by news media.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-man-dies-after-highway-crash-stun-gun-6848904.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Thomas-Lane.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Thomas Lane", - "subject_age": 37, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_10951_christopherandrews", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Fairfield", - "department": "Fairfield Police Department", - "address": "22 Mountain Laurel Road Fairfield CT 06824 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1792778, - "longitude": -73.2641078, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1792778, - "lng": -73.2641078 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2016-02-16", - "summary": "Christopher Andrews in Fairfield, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police killed a man who attacked his wife and children with a knife.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?A=1802&Q=587546", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Christopher.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Christopher Andrews", - "subject_age": 51, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Knife", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_11516_richardlove", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Old Saybrook", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "1750 Boston Post Rd Old Saybrook CT 06475 Middlesex", - "latitude": 41.2853474, - "longitude": -72.4188372, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2853474, - "lng": -72.4188372 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2015-10-10", - "summary": "Richard Love in Old Saybrook, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Officers responded to a motel upon learning that Love, who police said was a suspect in several investigations, was staying there. After hearing gunshots from the room, a SWAT team entered and killed Love after he refused to drop a gun, police said.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.theday.com/article/20170609/NWS04/170609337", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/10-10-2015-Richard-Love.png", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Richard Love", - "subject_age": 31, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Handgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_11769_christophertanderson", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bolton", - "department": "Connecticut State Police, Manchester Police Department", - "address": "US-44 and US-6 Bolton CT 06043 Tolland", - "latitude": 41.7898375, - "longitude": -72.4466295, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7898375, - "lng": -72.4466295 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2015-08-14", - "summary": "Christopher T. Anderson in Bolton, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Anderson is accused of robbing a bank and leading multiple police departments on a car chase that ended when he crashed his vehicle, police said. Anderson exited and continued to approach police with a box cutter after multiple requests to halt, and an officer deployed his Taser, according to police. Anderson was previously shot by police nine years ago after a standoff with officers. He was shot and killed by Trooper Brian Contenta and Officer Layau Eulizier.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-bolton-chase-update-0818-20150817-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://www.trbimg.com/img-55d2252a/turbine/hc-bolton-chase-update-0818-20150817-001/900/900x506", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Christopher T. Anderson", - "subject_age": 53, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Box cutter", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_11798_matthewrusso", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "38 Kelsey St Hartford CT 06106 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7329702, - "longitude": -72.6982856, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7329702, - "lng": -72.6982856 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2015-08-07", - "summary": "Matthew Russo in Hartford, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Russo grew combative with police and EMS personnel when they were called to his home. Police tasered him and EMS gave Russo a sedative to calm him down. Russo began having trouble breathing, EMS officials administered medical aid. He was transported to Hartford Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://foxct.com/2015/08/08/combative-man-hit-by-taser-in-hartford-dies/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Matthew Russo", - "subject_age": 26, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_12090_tyrindemasonthompson", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "102 Andover Street Hartford CT 6112 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7967958, - "longitude": -72.7008258, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7967958, - "lng": -72.7008258 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2015-06-09", - "summary": "Tyrinde Mason-Thompson in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "At approximately 7:45 p.m., Titilayo Mason-Thompson called the Crisis Line at the Capital Region Mental Health Center, to report that her son, Tyrinde Mason-Thompson, was at their home and was agitated, upset and yelling, and reported hearing voices. When police arrived Mason-Thompson fled on foot, and police chased him. He allegedly turned threatened police with knives, and they shot and killed him.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Whats-News/Reports-on-the-Use-of-Force-by-Peace-Officers/2015---June---Tyrinde-Mason-Thompson---Hartford", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Tyrinde Mason-Thompson", - "subject_age": 22, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Knife", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_12478_davidwerblow", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Branford", - "department": "Branford Police Department", - "address": "134 Burban Drive Branford CT 06405 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2693273, - "longitude": -72.8428871, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2693273, - "lng": -72.8428871 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2015-03-15", - "summary": "David Werblow in Branford, CT - Tasered", - "description": "An unarmed David Werblow died after Branford police shot him with a Taser when he refused to get out of a parked car. Police said Werblow was being uncooperative and had previously attempted to stop cars and enter those vehicles as they passed him walking along Burban Drive in Branford. Police said they initially responded to a call of a disturbance at Werblow's residence.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-david-werblow-branford-police-taser-death-20150316-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "David Werblow", - "subject_age": 41, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_13124_yehuajian", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Norwalk", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "Connecticut Ave & I-95 & U.S. 1 Norwalk CT 06854 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1032875, - "longitude": -73.4332055, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1032875, - "lng": -73.4332055 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2014-10-14", - "summary": "Ye Hua Jian in Norwalk, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "A man who slashed two passengers in a box-cutter rampage aboard a casino-bound tour bus was shot to death on Interstate 95 by a Connecticut state trooper, who also accidentally shot one of the injured passengers. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/I-95-North-Closed-in-Norwalk-279226252.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Ye Hua Jian", - "subject_age": 32, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Asian/Pacific Islander", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Box cutter", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_13169_lashanojgilbert", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New London", - "department": "New London Police Department", - "address": "5 Governor Winthrop Boulevard New London CT 06320 New London", - "latitude": 41.3567, - "longitude": -72.0960677, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3567, - "lng": -72.0960677 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2014-10-04", - "summary": "Lashano J. Gilbert in New London, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Gilbert, while in an 'altered state of mind' and 'speaking in a bizarre manner,' attempted a carjacking.Gilbert reportedly told police he was hearing voices and when he behaved in a threatening manner toward them, they used the stun gun. He was taken to a hospital and treated, then taken to a New London police station.Police say while in a holding cell Gilbert began twisting his pants as if to make a noose. He rushed police when they opened the cell to take the pants. He was tasered a second time. He was rushed to the hospital again and died.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Whats-News/Reports-on-the-Use-of-Force-by-Peace-Officers/2014---October---Lashano-Gilbert---New-London", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/10/06/1412558100593_Image_galleryImage_Connecticut_state_police_.JPG", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Lashano J. Gilbert", - "subject_age": 31, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_13459_arthurdeandradeleao", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Fairfield Police Department", - "address": "2675 North Ave Bridgeport CT 06604 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1766322, - "longitude": -73.2207278, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1766322, - "lng": -73.2207278 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2014-08-03", - "summary": "Arthur DeAndrade Leao in Bridgeport, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Arthur DeAndrade Leao, 23, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for having a missing license plate and died because of a crash.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://wtnh.com/2014/08/03/police-chase-ends-with-motorcyclist-in-critical-condition/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/8-03-2014-Arthur-DeAndrade-Leao.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Arthur DeAndrade Leao", - "subject_age": 23, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_14007_josemaldonado", - "state": "CT", - "city": "East Hartford", - "department": "East Hartford Police Department", - "address": "181 Nutmeg Lane East Hartford CT 06118 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7671135, - "longitude": -72.6114041, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7671135, - "lng": -72.6114041 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2014-04-13", - "summary": "Jose Maldonado in East Hartford, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Jose Maldonado was arrested for alleged malicious mischief, during the process an officer punched him in the face and pepper sprayed. After Maldonado was placed in a jail cell, he managed to escape and began struggling with police. Officer Jason Kaplan tasered him. Maldanado showed signs of medical distress, was taken to a local hospital, and died shortly afterward.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-hartford-east-hartford-taser-death-0629-20170628-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://wfsb.images.worldnow.com/images/25235487_BG2.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jose Maldonado", - "subject_age": 22, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_14370_rameshdwaynesweeney", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "373 Vine St Hartford CT 06112 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7911888, - "longitude": -72.6867845, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7911888, - "lng": -72.6867845 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2014-01-25", - "summary": "Ramesh Dwayne Sweeney in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Sweeney fired at officers while being chased on foot. Sweeney shot himself in the head during the pursuit.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2014-01-27/community/hc-hartford-shooting-suicide-0128-20140127_1_your-town-news-hartford-police-officers-mounted-unit", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ak-cache.legacy.net/legacy/images/cobrands/hartfordcourant/photos/photo_012010_dit2135965_1_photo1_cropped_20140205.jpgx?w=130&h=180&option=1&v=0x000000002c933332", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Ramesh Dwayne Sweeney", - "subject_age": 27, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Handgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_14544_gregorybendas", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Farmington", - "department": "Farmington Police Department", - "address": "3 Butternut Dr. Farmington CT 06085 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7327193, - "longitude": -72.8991036, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7327193, - "lng": -72.8991036 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2013-12-13", - "summary": "Gregory Bendas in Farmington, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police responding to reports of a domestic dispute arrived to find Bendas standing in the street, holding a handgun. After failing to drop the weapon, officers fired on Bendas, who was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation showed that Bendas had a replica gun that fires Airsoft BBs.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Whats-News/Reports-on-the-Use-of-Force-by-Peace-Officers/2013---December---Gregory-Bendas---Farmington", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/12-13-2013-Gregory-Bendas.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Gregory Bendas", - "subject_age": 43, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Replica firearm", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_14621_carnellnaynaylanairw", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Bridgeport Police Department", - "address": "193 Boston Ave Bridgeport CT 06610 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.2018544, - "longitude": -73.1858129, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2018544, - "lng": -73.1858129 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2013-11-25", - "summary": "Carnell \"Nay Nay\" Lanair Williams in Bridgeport, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Members of the Statewide Urban Violence Cooperative Crime Control Task Force on a \"gun-running\" stakeout reportedly approached a car in which Williams was a passenger. Police state that driver Kiara Davis and/or Williams pointed guns at them in an attempt to escape. Four officers including Det. Christopher Barona, who had killed Bryan Stukes 04/13, opened fire, shooting possibly more than 40 rounds into the car. Williams was hit \"numerous times\" and Davis was wounded in the face. The estate of Carnell \"Nay Nay\" Williams, which had accused the police department of excessive force and violating Williams' civil rights, will be paid $45,000.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-cops-cleared-in-deadly-force-case-6276593.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ak-cache.legacy.net/legacy/images/Cobrands/CTPost/Photos/CT0021521-1_20131129.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Carnell \"Nay Nay\" Lanair Williams", - "subject_age": 23, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Handgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_14802_matthewscottlofaro", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Milford", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "719 Boston Post Road Milford CT 06460 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2320915, - "longitude": -73.0588525, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2320915, - "lng": -73.0588525 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2013-10-23", - "summary": "Matthew Scott Lofaro in Milford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Lofaro was shot and killed by a state trooper after refusing to drop his weapon while committing an armed robbery at a convenience store.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=538100", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ak-cache.legacy.net/legacy/images/cobrands/nhregister/photos/newhavenregister_lofaro_20131025.jpgx?w=200&h=200&option=1&fc=fff", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Matthew Scott Lofaro", - "subject_age": 28, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Sword", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_15043_sethvictor", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Britain", - "department": "New Britain Police Department", - "address": "141 Broad Street New Britain CT 06053 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.6733347, - "longitude": -72.7888831, - "location": { - "lat": 41.6733347, - "lng": -72.7888831 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2013-09-02", - "summary": "Seth Victor in New Britain, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Municipal police were called to an evening disturbance. Seth Victor was found throwing furniture and other items from a third-story apartment house window. After several hours, Victor, described by police as irrational and despondent, was tasered during a struggle. He developed \"a medical issue\" and was taken to a local hospital where he died. He had been unarmed.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCJ/ReportontheDeathofSethVictorpdf.pdf", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ak-cache.legacy.net/legacy/images/cobrands/hartfordcourant/photos/24c75e0e-2ddf-458a-b987-3ec2b53ac285.jpgx?w=130&h=180&option=1&v=0x000000002b8a634a", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Seth Victor", - "subject_age": 40, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_15116_angeleduardocriollo", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Brookfield", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "US-7, US-202 & White Turkey Rd Ext Brookfield CT 06804 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.4307023, - "longitude": -73.4121199, - "location": { - "lat": 41.4307023, - "lng": -73.4121199 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2013-08-18", - "summary": "Angel Eduardo Criollo in Brookfield, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Eric Nicholas Sciarretta, 25, was allegedly fleeing a police stop for a seat belt check, killing Angel Eduardo Criollo upon crashing.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://patch.com/connecticut/brookfield/police-identify-victims-of-sundays-fatal-accident", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Angel Eduardo Criollo", - "subject_age": 43, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_15124_mauricedrexeladams", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "Hamden Police Department", - "address": "297 Munson St New Haven CT 06511 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3228011, - "longitude": -72.9349398, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3228011, - "lng": -72.9349398 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2013-08-17", - "summary": "Maurice Drexel Adams in New Haven, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Maurice Drexel Adams, 27, was allegedly fleeing a police stop on a motorcycle for running a red light and died because of a crash.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20130821/hamden-cop-allegedly-pursued-motorcycle-before-fatal-new-haven-wreck", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Maurice Drexel Adams", - "subject_age": 27, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_15412_robertbergeson", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Salem", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "28 Witter Road Salem CT 06420 New London", - "latitude": 41.51531, - "longitude": -72.249639, - "location": { - "lat": 41.51531, - "lng": -72.249639 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2013-06-18", - "summary": "Robert Bergeson in Salem, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Firefighters and police arrived at Robert Bergeson's home, which was burning. Bergeson was upset about a recent divorce and reportedly set fire to his own home, then stood by to watch it burn. Bergeson shouted obscenities at police, then advanced toward them carrying a large stick. When Bergeson refused commands to drop the stick, one officer shot and killed him. Although the officer was cleared of criminal wrongdoing, Bergeson's family was paid $950,000 in a federal wrongful death lawsuit, because Bergeson was running away from the officer when the fatal shot was fired.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.theday.com/article/20161208/NWS04/161209372", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/6-17-2013-Robert-Bergeson.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Robert Bergeson", - "subject_age": 59, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Blunt object/Stick", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_15463_noelmendoza", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Meriden", - "department": "Meriden Police Department", - "address": "50 W Main St Meriden CT 06451 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.537863, - "longitude": -72.804563, - "location": { - "lat": 41.537863, - "lng": -72.804563 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2013-06-09", - "summary": "Noel Mendoza in Meriden, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Noel Mendoza reportedly crashed his vehicle in the parking lot of the local police station. Mendoza told police that he'd smoked and eaten a large quantity of cocaine. He then became verbally and physically aggressive. A violent struggle ensued during which Mendoza was tased several times. In the ambulance, Mendoza began to flail about and scream. He was pronounced DOA.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/outreach/awareness-months/man-who-died-after-being-shocked-with-taser-had-extensive-criminal-record/520-5bf96c52-5f1f-4fff-a571-4833be70188c", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://wfsb.images.worldnow.com/images/22556951_BG1.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Noel Mendoza", - "subject_age": 43, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_15556_johnvvalluzzo", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Ridgefield", - "department": "Ridgefield Police Department", - "address": "423 Ridgebury Road Ridgefield CT 06877 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.348915, - "longitude": -73.527911, - "location": { - "lat": 41.348915, - "lng": -73.527911 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2013-05-24", - "summary": "John V. Valluzzo in Ridgefield, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Ridgefield police, responding to a call of a domestic dispute, reportedly saw John Valluzzo with a handgun. Officers ordered him to put down his weapon, but Valluzzo refused to comply, raised the gun toward the officers and advanced towards them. An officer shot and killed Valluzzo.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/01/nyregion/in-connecticut-a-police-killing-that-seemed-to-go-against-type.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/21/70/51/4688468/3/628x471.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "John V. Valluzzo", - "subject_age": 75, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Handgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_15610_jesusespinosa", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "24 Heath Street Hartford CT 06106 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7571387, - "longitude": -72.7107157, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7571387, - "lng": -72.7107157 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2013-05-15", - "summary": "Jesus Espinosa in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Hartford police responded to the report of a disturbance at 24 Heath Street. Officers arrived to find a trail of blood leading through the building to a doorway. Officers obtained permission and broke down the door to findJesus Espinosa wielding a box cutter. Espinosa allegedly lunged at police with the box cutter, and one of the officers shot him.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Whats-News/Reports-on-the-Use-of-Force-by-Peace-Officers/2013---May---Jesus-Espinoza---Hartford", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jesus Espinosa", - "subject_age": 52, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Box cutter", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_15801_jonathanalvarado", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Westbrook", - "department": "Old Saybrook Department of Police Services", - "address": "1015 Essex Road Westbrook CT 6498 Middlesex", - "latitude": 41.312393, - "longitude": -72.434724, - "location": { - "lat": 41.312393, - "lng": -72.434724 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2013-04-08", - "summary": "Jonathan Alvarado in Westbrook, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police responded to an armed robbery incident at the Days Inn about 3 p.m. Two armed men were identified, one being Jonathan Alvarado. Old Saybrook police officers saw a suspect vehicle leaving the area and chased it. Troopers responded as well and the pursued vehicle fled onto Route 153 (Essex Road) into Westbrook, where Alvarado's vehicle became involved in a collision with a state trooper's vehicle. Following the collision, gunfire was exchanged between Alvarado, the other man in the vehicle, and a state trooper. Trooper Scott Wisner was wounded, and Jonathan Alvarado was killed. A handgun was found next to Alvarado.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Whats-News/Reports-on-the-Use-of-Force-by-Peace-Officers/2013---April---Jonathan-Alvarado---Westbrook", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jonathan Alvarado", - "subject_age": 24, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Handgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_15833_bryanstukes", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Bridgeport Police Department", - "address": "311 Pequonnock St Bridgeport CT 6604 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1815018, - "longitude": -73.2005094, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1815018, - "lng": -73.2005094 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2013-04-01", - "summary": "Bryan Stukes in Bridgeport, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Bryan Stukes drew a rifle on a gay male that he'd been bullying. A detective, who happened to be inside a nearby fish market, saw this, went outside, drew his pistol and ordered Stukes to drop the gun. Stukes reportedly pointed his rifle at the detective and the detective shot Stukes a first time. Stukes ran from the detective, tripped while running and dropped his rifle as he turned a corner. He was shot and killed a second after dropping the weapon and getting back on his feet, according to the Chief State's Attorney's Office.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=548346", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/25/61/37/5707729/3/628x471.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Bryan Stukes", - "subject_age": 21, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_15923_danieljohnston", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Willimantic", - "department": "Willimantic Police Department", - "address": "461 Main Street Willimantic CT 06226 Windham", - "latitude": 41.7105359, - "longitude": -72.2075345, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7105359, - "lng": -72.2075345 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2013-03-12", - "summary": "Daniel Johnston in Willimantic, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police responded to reports of a man making verbal and non-verbal threats to find Daniel Johnston, 315 lbs and dressed in black, armed with a medieval two-bladed battle-axe and a knife. After a confrontation where Johnston refused to drop his weapon and reportedly charged at the officers with the ax raised above his head, one of the six responding officers shot him three times.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?A=1802&Q=535432", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Daniel Johnston", - "subject_age": 58, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Ax", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_16003_michaeldugas", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Norwich", - "department": "Norwich Police Department", - "address": "Laurel Hill Avenue and Center Street Norwich CT 06360 New London", - "latitude": 41.5185088, - "longitude": -72.0749441, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5185088, - "lng": -72.0749441 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2013-02-24", - "summary": "Michael Dugas in Norwich, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Michael Dugas was reportedly despondent and told officers on scene he had a weapon. Police said he refused to follow officers' commands and that after they attempted to communicate with him for an unspecified period of time, Dugas suddenly drew a handgun from his pocket and pointed it at them. Officers shot and killed Dugas.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2013-06-18/community/hc-norwich-wrongful-death-suit-0619-20130618_1_172-laurel-hill-ave-man-shot-michael-dugas", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/654*368/michael+dugas.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Michael Dugas", - "subject_age": 52, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Handgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_16919_timothypatrickdevine", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Groton", - "department": "Connecticut State Police, Groton Police Department", - "address": "1084 Shennecossett Rd Groton CT 6340 New London", - "latitude": 41.3175768, - "longitude": -72.0637518, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3175768, - "lng": -72.0637518 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2012-07-24", - "summary": "Timothy Patrick Devine in Groton, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "After being notified police wished to interview him regarding sexual contact with teenage boys, Timothy Devine withdrew money for his funeral and went to the sea where he held off police. When they shot him with rubber bullets, he shot and killed himself.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.theday.com/policefirecourts/20200806/new-ruling-revisits-police-immunity-in-2012-groton-standoff-suicide", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Timothy-Devine.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Timothy Patrick Devine", - "subject_age": 30, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Handgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_16972_anthonyjmansfield", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "Woodland Street and Albany Avenue Hartford CT 06112 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7821619, - "longitude": -72.6961939, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7821619, - "lng": -72.6961939 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2012-07-13", - "summary": "Anthony J. Mansfield in Hartford, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Mansfield was fatally injured when a Ford Crown Victoria police car driven by Officer Taikwon Dudley crashed into his Chevy Cavalier. Dudley was rushing to assist officers involved in the pursuit of an armed suspect who had sped away from a traffic stop. Police said Dudley was driving 57 mph and went through a red traffic light when he struck Mansfield's car.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-hartford-police-lawsuit-0913-20160912-story.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/AnthonyMansfield.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Anthony J. Mansfield", - "subject_age": 50, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_16980_frankescribano", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Torrington", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "Route 8 near Harwinton Avenue Torrington CT 06790 Litchfield", - "latitude": 41.8070481, - "longitude": -73.1105813, - "location": { - "lat": 41.8070481, - "lng": -73.1105813 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2012-07-12", - "summary": "Frank Escribano in Torrington, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "An officer responded to a report of an armed man on the highway. Escribano \"charged at the trooper armed with a knife.\" The officer initially retreated, but eventually felt the needed to shoot him. Escribano was pronounced dead at a local hospital.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-trooper-shoots-kills-man-on-Route-8-3702258.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Frank Escribano", - "subject_age": 78, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Knife", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_16985_ernestomorales", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "60 Wadsworth Street Hartford CT 06106 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7591482, - "longitude": -72.6786243, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7591482, - "lng": -72.6786243 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2012-07-11", - "summary": "Ernesto Morales in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Four officers approached three men inside a parked car at an apartment complex around 1 a.m. because of suspicious activity. They ordered the men to show their hands, and Morales (the driver) rammed his car into the police cruiser and then allegedly drove at the officers who were on foot. One officer then shot at the vehicle, which crashed into the apartment building. Morales was killed and the other two men were injured.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Names-Released-in-Hartford-Officer-Involved-Shooting-162256385.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Ernesto Morales", - "subject_age": 30, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_17332_angelluiscajigasakap", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Meriden", - "department": "Meriden Police Department", - "address": "10 Maple Branch Road Meriden CT 06451 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.5388351, - "longitude": -72.8074783, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5388351, - "lng": -72.8074783 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2012-04-21", - "summary": "Angel Luis Cajigas aka Paul Rosado in Meriden, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police responding to a domestic disturbance call found Cajigas uncooperative and flourishing a pair of scissors. An attempt to Taser him did not work. They resolved the situation by fatally shooting him four times.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?A=1802&Q=514920", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Angel Luis Cajigas aka Paul Rosado", - "subject_age": 36, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Edged weapon/Scissors", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_17333_angelhiraldo", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Meriden", - "department": "Meriden Police Department", - "address": "10 Grove Court Meriden CT 06451 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.543137, - "longitude": -72.802992, - "location": { - "lat": 41.543137, - "lng": -72.802992 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2012-04-21", - "summary": "Angel Hiraldo in Meriden, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Police responded to an early-morning disturbance call to find Hiraldo on the porch of a house with a hammer in hand, breaking things. The victim advanced on the officers and refused to drop the hammer. He was tasered, and immediately began having trouble breathing. He died within an hour.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/despp/cwp/view.asp?Q=502960", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MS8tj9poit0/T5Qjb24ipWI/AAAAAAAAUyI/BYdKy2aDVSc/s1600/AngelHiraldo.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Angel Hiraldo", - "subject_age": 48, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Blunt Object/Hammer", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_17504_brandongiordano", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Oxford", - "department": "Seymour Police Department", - "address": "241-253 Oxford Rd Oxford CT 06478 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.4197025, - "longitude": -73.1049991, - "location": { - "lat": 41.4197025, - "lng": -73.1049991 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2012-03-09", - "summary": "Brandon Giordano in Oxford, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Brandon Giordano was riding in the back seat of his friend's Ford Mustang when it crashed during a police chase that began in Seymour when Officer Anthony Renaldi saw Ramirez's illegal \"ground effects\" lights.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.ctpost.com/local/amp/Should-cops-chase-people-for-traffic-violations-13805156.php?__twitter_impression=true", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Brandon-Giordano.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Brandon Giordano", - "subject_age": 15, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_17928_ronaldcristianojr", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Bridgeport Police Department", - "address": "98 Wilkins Ave Bridgeport CT 06606 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.2127645, - "longitude": -73.1903213, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2127645, - "lng": -73.1903213 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2011-11-13", - "summary": "Ronald Cristiano Jr. in Bridgeport, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Local police responded to reports of a naked man banging on neighborhood doors on a Sunday morning. They found long-time substance abuser Cristiano yelling, screaming and apparently high. Reportedly they tasered Cristiano once to load him into an ambulance. After a final burst of resistance the victim physically slumped, lost consciousness and was pronounced dead shortly afterward.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-ID-man-who-died-in-custody-2267236.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Ronald Cristiano Jr.", - "subject_age": 51, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_18620_edmanueleddiereyes", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Manchester", - "department": "Manchester Police Department", - "address": "13 Courtland Street Manchester CT 06040 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7681661, - "longitude": -72.5403807, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7681661, - "lng": -72.5403807 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2011-05-19", - "summary": "Edmanuel \"Eddie\" Reyes in Manchester, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Reyes was killed by a police sniper after he'd taken his own wife and two sons hostage for two hours, wounded an officer in the shoulder, and fired a total of 75 to 100 rounds at police.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2011-05-20/news/hc-manchester-shooting-folo-0521-20110520_1_manchester-police-police-officers-police-sniper", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Edmanuel \"Eddie\" Reyes", - "subject_age": 33, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Gun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_18697_marcusgbrown", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Waterbury", - "department": "Waterbury Police Department", - "address": "43 Cole St Waterbury CT 06706 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.5533353, - "longitude": -73.0354894, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5533353, - "lng": -73.0354894 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2011-05-01", - "summary": "Marcus G. Brown in Waterbury, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Waterbury police officers detained Brown for acting suspiciously in an intake area of a local hospital early on a Sunday morning. Locked in the back seat of a patrol car, Brown began kicking violently, was threatened with a Taser, then became compliant. Once again he began physically resistant, was tasered by the officer, then once again became compliant. A short time later Brown was discovered unresponsive and in distress. He died shortly afterward.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?A=1801&Q=501350", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eyOshI05GNo/Tb9Zt36duHI/AAAAAAAAQnw/NltmTlycCLs/s1600/MarcusBrown.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Marcus G. Brown", - "subject_age": 26, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "Unarmed", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_19043_samuelvictormcleod", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Wethersfield", - "department": "Wethersfield Police Department", - "address": "Progress Drive Wethersfield CT 06109 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7007218, - "longitude": -72.7014826, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7007218, - "lng": -72.7014826 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2011-02-01", - "summary": "Samuel Victor McLeod in Wethersfield, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "An officer made a traffic stop of McLeod at a suspicious location (a street dead-ending at a school closed that day). On the basis of McLeod's appearance, behavior and physical evidence in the car, the officer suspected drug use. The suspect attempted to seize the officer's service weapon in a short physical struggle, and the officer shot the suspect at close range five times.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?A=1802&Q=491966", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2-1-2011-Samuel-Mcleod.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Samuel Victor McLeod", - "subject_age": 26, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "Armed", - "alleged_weapon": "Firearm/Handgun", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_19376_henrydang", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Windsor Locks", - "department": "Windsor Locks Police Department", - "address": "Spring St & West St Windsor Locks CT 06096 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.9309071, - "longitude": -72.6397298, - "location": { - "lat": 41.9309071, - "lng": -72.6397298 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2010-10-29", - "summary": "Henry Dang in Windsor Locks, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Bicyclist Dang was struck and killed by an off-duty officer just before midnight. The officer had been drinking for hours and was going twice the 35 MPH speed limit. The officer's father, also a cop, took his son from the scene to avoid blood testing. The officer was convicted of manslaughter and other charges. The father left the force and was also charged with hindering prosecution; acquitted, he won a $460K labor dispute with the city.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Former-Cop-to-Be-Sentenced-on-Monday-167362015.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://wfsb.images.worldnow.com/images/18768485_BG2.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Henry Dang", - "subject_age": 15, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Asian/Pacific Islander", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_19437_albertjamesvouteiii", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Danbury", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "Interstate 84 and Lake Ave. Danbury CT 06811 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.3900027, - "longitude": -73.4769973, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3900027, - "lng": -73.4769973 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2010-10-08", - "summary": "Albert James Voute III in Danbury, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "State trooper pursued Voute, an escaped felon, onto Interstate 84 after he ditched a stolen car. A police dog was released and bit Voute. He was then ordered to drop a gun but did not. He was shot multiple times. Police found a BB gun near his body.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2012-07-05/community/hc-danbury-trooper-shooting-0706-20120705_1_bb-gun-albert-james-voute-iii-police-dog", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/10-8-2010-Albert-Voite.gif", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Albert James Voute III", - "subject_age": 36, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_19754_anibalrosariorodrigu", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Britain", - "department": "New Britain Police Department", - "address": "Spring and North Streets New Britain CT 06051 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.6738298, - "longitude": -72.7770278, - "location": { - "lat": 41.6738298, - "lng": -72.7770278 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2010-07-12", - "summary": "Anibal Rosario-Rodriguez in New Britain, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Sought in connection with a separate incident, 61-year-old Rosario-Rodriguez fled police contact in his car and then on foot through downtown New Britain. Officers tasered him; he died shortly after. Press reports describe police telling his daughter he died of a heart attack. A subsequent ruling by the medical examiner ascribed his death to a ruptured spleen.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2010-07-14/community/hc-new-britain-taser-0714-20100713_1_tasered-new-britain-police-department-elizabeth-rosario", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/7-12-2010-Anibal-Rosario-Rodriguez.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Anibal Rosario-Rodriguez", - "subject_age": 61, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_19931_efraincarrion", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Middletown", - "department": "Middletown Police Department", - "address": "7223 Town Ridge Middletown CT 06457 Middlesex", - "latitude": 41.5902903, - "longitude": -72.7083138, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5902903, - "lng": -72.7083138 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2010-05-24", - "summary": "Efrain Carrion in Middletown, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Never arrested or charged with a crime, after willingly allowing himself to be handcuffed \"for his own protection\", Carrion was tasered 35 times for periods as long as 24 seconds each, beaten with weapons and fists, bitten by a police attack dog, and allowed to fall down a flight of stairs (while handcuffed) and crawl naked 20 feet into a brush thicket, after family members had called police for assistance with a medical emergency. The medical examiner attributed Carrion's death to \"excited delirium.\". Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.middletownpress.com/general-news/20120607/estate-of-middletown-man-who-died-after-taser-incident-in-2010-files-suit-against-city-ex-acting-chief-2", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Efrain Carrion", - "subject_age": 35, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_19932_agimbeqiraj", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Seymour", - "department": "Seymour Police Department", - "address": "1 Oxford Road Seymour CT 06478 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3994691, - "longitude": -73.0888863, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3994691, - "lng": -73.0888863 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2010-05-23", - "summary": "Agim Beqiraj in Seymour, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Beqiraj, reportedly despondent, was located by police in his Mitsubishi SUV parked in a Mobil gas station parking lot. Three officers approached the car. According to police descriptions, Beqiraj had shot himself in the face or mouth before they arrived with a .22 caliber pistol. When his car was blocked and he was instructed to surrender his weapon, he shot himself twice more in the face or mouth without losing consciousness. He then pointed his pistol at officers, who then shot him once in the chest in self-defense.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?A=1802&Q=494048", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5-23-2010-Agim-Beqiraj.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Agim Beqiraj", - "subject_age": 53, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_20450_stephenpalmer", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Stamford", - "department": "Stamford Police Department", - "address": "23 Lafayette St. Stamford CT 06902 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.0546141, - "longitude": -73.5270303, - "location": { - "lat": 41.0546141, - "lng": -73.5270303 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2009-12-30", - "summary": "Stephen Palmer in Stamford, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Palmer was a patient at a state-run mental health center. Police were called in when he became \"unruly\". Initially cooperative, Palmer resisted arrest, was pepper-sprayed without result, and somehow managed to wound five officers before being fatally tasered. Police were well aware of Palmer's history of mental illness.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Man-dies-after-being-Tasered-by-Stamford-police-304114.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Stephen Palmer", - "subject_age": 47, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_20690_josephmdellaventura", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bethel", - "department": "Bethel Police Department", - "address": "150B Grassy Plain Street Bethel CT 06801 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.3643334, - "longitude": -73.4210072, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3643334, - "lng": -73.4210072 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2009-10-24", - "summary": "Joseph M. Della Ventura in Bethel, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police were called to the Della Ventura residence for the second day in a row. They found Della Ventura despondent, in the woods behind his house. Speaking to the several officers present, he indicated that he had a gun in his jacket pocket. At least one of the officers was on a first-name basis with the victim. Attempts to Taser Della Ventura did not work. Eventually the victim drew his pistol out of his pocket, and one of the officers killed him with a single shot to the chest.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?A=1802&Q=503718", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Joseph M. Della Ventura", - "subject_age": 56, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_20883_samuelmarino", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Weston", - "department": "Norwalk Police Department", - "address": "202 Weston Rd Weston CT 06883 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.2033755, - "longitude": -73.382476, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2033755, - "lng": -73.382476 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2009-08-26", - "summary": "Samuel Marino in Weston, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Samuel Marino allegedly carjacked two vehicles and was suspected in a Rowayton home invasion. He was killed when he crashed into a power pole during a police pursuit.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/This-day-in-Stamford-history-Carjack-suspect-14375036.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/SamMarino.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Samuel Marino", - "subject_age": 26, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_21124_derekmkairney", - "state": "CT", - "city": "South Windsor", - "department": "South Windsor Police Department", - "address": "51 Birch Road South Windsor CT 06072 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.828039, - "longitude": -72.5096599, - "location": { - "lat": 41.828039, - "lng": -72.5096599 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2009-06-20", - "summary": "Derek M. Kairney in South Windsor, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Police sought Kairney for unknown reasons and found him at his house. The police version of events is that Kairney came at them with a knife, and that officers tasered him at the same moment that he knifed himself to death, a story that is unclear and dubious. Because no \"deadly force\" was used, no police investigation was published. The medical examiner ruled the death a suicide.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2009-06-23/news/south-windsor-taser-0623.art_1_stun-gun-state-police-knife", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/6-20-2009-Derek-M.-Kairney.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Derek M. Kairney", - "subject_age": 36, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_21148_davidservin", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Orange", - "department": "Milford Police Department", - "address": "Boston Post Rd and Dogwood Road Orange CT 06477 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2800559, - "longitude": -72.9849256, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2800559, - "lng": -72.9849256 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2009-06-13", - "summary": "David Servin in Orange, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Teens Ashlie Krakowski and David Servin were killed when a local police cruiser barrelled into their vehicle broadside at more than 90 MPH. The officer was found not guilty of second-degree manslaughter but convicted of misconduct with a motor vehicle and reckless driving, and sentenced to five years. Krakowski's family settled a suit against the city for $4M.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/4M-settlement-reached-in-teen-s-death-4077552.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/15/67/15/3634006/3/628x471.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "David Servin", - "subject_age": 19, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_21149_ashliekrakowski", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Orange", - "department": "Milford Police Department", - "address": "Boston Post Rd and Dogwood Road Orange CT 06477 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2800559, - "longitude": -72.9849256, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2800559, - "lng": -72.9849256 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2009-06-13", - "summary": "Ashlie Krakowski in Orange, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "Teens Ashlie Krakowski and David Servin were killed when a local police cruiser barrelled into their vehicle broadside at more than 90 MPH. The officer was found not guilty of second-degree manslaughter but convicted of misconduct with a motor vehicle and reckless driving, and sentenced to five years. Krakowski's family settled a suit against the city for $4M.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/4M-settlement-reached-in-teen-s-death-4077552.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/15/67/15/3634006/3/628x471.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Ashlie Krakowski", - "subject_age": 19, - "subject_gender": "Female", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_21174_desjonjamaledwards", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Waterford", - "department": "Waterford Police Department", - "address": "8 Windy Ridge Place Waterford CT 06385 New London", - "latitude": 41.356886, - "longitude": -72.130066, - "location": { - "lat": 41.356886, - "lng": -72.130066 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2009-06-08", - "summary": "Desjon Jamal Edwards in Waterford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Edwards was at home with his mother and girlfriend, having been discharged from substance-abuse treatment earlier that day, then drinking heavily. The police arrived and found him upstairs, irrational, and armed with a small knife. Two attempts to Taser him had no effect. The confrontation ended with one of the officers stabbed by Edwards, and Edwards with two gunshot wounds that he died of several hours later.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=453890", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ak-cache.legacy.net/legacy/images/Cobrands/TheDay/Photos/13130_6122009_1.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Desjon Jamal Edwards", - "subject_age": 28, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_21677_taureanwilson", - "state": "CT", - "city": "East Hartford", - "department": "East Hartford Police Department", - "address": "228 Woodlawn Circle East Hartford CT 06108 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7766932, - "longitude": -72.589417, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7766932, - "lng": -72.589417 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2009-01-10", - "summary": "Taurean Wilson in East Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Wilson himself called police to say he'd stabbed his girlfriend. Responding local police arrived at the scene, heard a dispute from inside, and broke in to find Wilson armed with a knife. Wilson stabbed and wounded a police dog, and an officer was struck in the leg by friendly fire. Wilson was shot to death.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Cop-Shoots-Knife-Wielding-Suspect.html", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://d3trabu2dfbdfb.cloudfront.net/1/5/1537455_300x300.jpeg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Taurean Wilson", - "subject_age": 26, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_22400_donovantyronegraham", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Meriden", - "department": "Meriden Police Department", - "address": "55 Willow Street Meriden CT 06450 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.535165, - "longitude": -72.801202, - "location": { - "lat": 41.535165, - "lng": -72.801202 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2008-06-07", - "summary": "Donovan Tyrone Graham in Meriden, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Army veteran Graham was at home in a public housing complex when his neighbors complained about noise. Agitated by the visit of three (then four) officers, Donovan was uncooperative. One officer tasered Graham for 13 seconds, which appeared to have no effect. Another officer tasered him 10 more times within the next four minutes. As the victim was finally restrained, which required five sets of handcuffs, his breathing became shallow. Graham's subsequent death was attributed by the medical examiner to \"natural causes\".. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://investmentwatchblog.com/police-department-tasers-a-mentally-ill-man-11-times-in-the-span-of-4-minutes-resulting-in-his-death/", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ak-cache.legacy.net/legacy/images/Cobrands/HartfordCourant/Photos/GRAHDONO.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Donovan Tyrone Graham", - "subject_age": 35, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_22458_gonzaloguizan", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Easton", - "department": "Monroe Police Department", - "address": "91 Dogwood Dr. Easton CT 06612 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.2180427, - "longitude": -73.2633992, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2180427, - "lng": -73.2633992 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2008-05-18", - "summary": "Gonzalo Guizan in Easton, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "A heavily armed special weapons and tactics team charged into a small ranch home in Easton--guns drawn and flash grenades exploding--and killed a Norwalk man who was quietly watching porn on TV in the den. Now five towns will pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the victim's family. Rumors said a First Selectman was pissed off at his neighbor so he sent the police.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/What-led-to-deadly-Easton-raid-3587812.php#page-1", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/20/05/54/4217622/3/628x471.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Gonzalo Guizan", - "subject_age": 33, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_22689_brianchristopherbatt", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "East Haven Police Department", - "address": "33 William Street New Haven CT 06511 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.31012, - "longitude": -72.915419, - "location": { - "lat": 41.31012, - "lng": -72.915419 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2008-03-08", - "summary": "Brian Christopher Batten in New Haven, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Batten fled from a domestic disturbance call and led police on a car chase that ended when he crashed his car into a chain link fence. Officers approaching his vehicle saw him flourish a revolver. They shot him twice with a rifle; one bullet penetrated his back and killed him.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=419900", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Brian Christopher Batten", - "subject_age": 32, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_22706_josephbak", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "Broad Street and Russ Street Hartford CT 6106 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7614909, - "longitude": -72.6868637, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7614909, - "lng": -72.6868637 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2008-03-03", - "summary": "Joseph Bak in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "After an alleged crime spree, including rape and bank robbery, by Joseph Bak, troopers caught up with Bak and shot and killed him when he allegedly raised a knife at them and wouldn't put it down.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/DCJ/Whats-News/Reports-on-the-Use-of-Force-by-Peace-Officers/2008---March---Joseph-Bak---Hartford", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Joseph Bak", - "subject_age": 23, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_22803_vicentebermudez", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department, East Hartford Police Department", - "address": "258 Forbes Street Hartford CT 06118 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7706322, - "longitude": -72.6014285, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7706322, - "lng": -72.6014285 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2008-02-02", - "summary": "Vicente Bermudez in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Bermudez was fatally shot after a dramatic low-speed pursuit on I-84 after the small-stakes armed robbery of a convenience store. Bermudez eluded capture twice on the highway, although pursued by at least ten vehicles, and reportedly rammed a police cruiser, endangering the life of an officer. He was shot seven times. Other than his vehicle, his only other weapon was a knife.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/CSAO/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=445946", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Vicente Bermudez", - "subject_age": 25, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_22810_frederickdevonmcalli", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Bridgeport Police Department", - "address": "100 Court D Bridgeport CT 06610 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1984289, - "longitude": -73.1570355, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1984289, - "lng": -73.1570355 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2008-01-31", - "summary": "Frederick Devon McAllister in Bridgeport, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police shot McAllister to death after a high-speed vehicle chase which came to an end with McAllister's vehicle crashing into a tree on the playground of the Success Village residential development. The shooting officer's account describes a confused foot chase and series of events after the car crash, with the officer's sight impaired. Although the exonerating report makes much of McAllister's drug dealing and his possession of a loaded pistol in the car, he had been mistaken for another person, he was fleeing unarmed when he was shot, and did not verbally or physically threaten the officer. The family later filed a wrongful death suit.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=419746", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-31-2008-Frederick-McCallister.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Frederick Devon McAllister", - "subject_age": 35, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_23098_gerardchapdelaine", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Wethersfield", - "department": "Wethersfield Police Department", - "address": "384 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield CT 06109 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7159836, - "longitude": -72.6647304, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7159836, - "lng": -72.6647304 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2007-11-06", - "summary": "Gerard Chapdelaine in Wethersfield, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "The attendant of a convenience store called the police on a customer who appeared to have blood on his face and hands. Three police officers intercepted this customer, Chapdelaine, walking southbound from the store. On the officers' arrival the suspect pulled a pistol and began firing. The police returned fire, striking Chapdelaine three times and killing him. He was subsequently tied to the shooting death of his girlfriend's mother earlier that evening.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.courant.com/news/domestic-violence/hc-domestic-violence-archive-chapdelaine-112607,0,4605707.story", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://www.fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/GerardChapdelaine.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Gerard Chapdelaine", - "subject_age": 39, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_23802_davidmills", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "Hamden Police Department", - "address": "131 Helen St. New Haven CT 06514 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3480281, - "longitude": -72.938418, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3480281, - "lng": -72.938418 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2007-04-22", - "summary": "David Mills in New Haven, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Mills was in an early-morning fight with a friend when police arrived to separate them. Mills, with PCP in his system, became violently uncooperative. Police tasered him four or more times as he kicked, punched and bit officers. Within an hour Mills was dead. The city settled with the victim's mother for $125,000 in October 2012 against a claim of unreasonable force and improper training.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20121018/hamden-settles-lawsuit-for-125k-in-death-after-2007-taser-incident", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "David Mills", - "subject_age": 26, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_24464_nicholasbrown", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Milford", - "department": "Milford Police Department", - "address": "10 Rowe Avenue Milford CT 06460 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.2127407, - "longitude": -73.0905238, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2127407, - "lng": -73.0905238 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2006-10-19", - "summary": "Nicholas Brown in Milford, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Employees of the Red Roof Inn called in police to report a man (Brown) apparently sleeping in their parking lot in his car. Brown was tasered twice while being arrested. While being processed on tampering with evidence and interfering with officers, he began sweating profusely and appeared ill. He died soon after.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1916&dat=20061022&id=hBIhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LHUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2640,3170945", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Nicholas Brown", - "subject_age": 24, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_24706_harrywilliams", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Wallingford", - "department": "Wallingford Police Department", - "address": "200 block Main Street Wallingford CT 06492 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.4788552, - "longitude": -72.8275921, - "location": { - "lat": 41.4788552, - "lng": -72.8275921 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2006-08-11", - "summary": "Harry Williams in Wallingford, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "A local police cruiser responding to an emergency medical call struck the vehicle of Williams, killing him. The officer was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1914&dat=20060814&id=5i8pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WWQFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5756,2015442&hl=en", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Harry Williams", - "subject_age": 80, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_24802_jesusnegron", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "New Britain Police Department", - "address": "39 South Street Hartford CT 06114 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7356884, - "longitude": -72.6726531, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7356884, - "lng": -72.6726531 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2006-07-11", - "summary": "Jesus Negron in Hartford, CT - Tasered", - "description": "According to police descriptions, Negron was arrested for damaging a car using a pitchfork, for smashing out the window of a business in an attempt to evade police, and for smashing his own head into the windshield of a parked car, leaving a trail of blood. Negron collapsed upon being tasered and was pronounced dead soon after.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2006-07-13/news/0607130326_1_police-headquarters-south-street-sheffield-street", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jesus Negron", - "subject_age": 39, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_25076_jamarmarrow", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Bridgeport Police Department", - "address": "Black Rock Avenue and Iranistan Avenue Bridgeport CT 06605 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1694346, - "longitude": -73.2010953, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1694346, - "lng": -73.2010953 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2006-05-03", - "summary": "Jamar Marrow in Bridgeport, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "As a suspect in an armed robbery, police shot Marrow to end a high-speed chase through the streets of Bridgeport. They fired six shots, only one of which struck the victim.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=328338", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jamar Marrow", - "subject_age": 24, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_25232_christophermorro", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "East Haven Police Department, Connecticut State Police", - "address": "Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge New Haven CT 06510 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3023199, - "longitude": -72.908313, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3023199, - "lng": -72.908313 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2006-03-14", - "summary": "Christopher Morro in New Haven, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Morro and an accomplice staged an armed robbery and fled in a vehicle toward the Q Bridge in New Haven. Police boxed them in in stalled traffic, after their attempts to escape damaged several other vehicles. The accomplice surrendered. Morro shot and wounded three officers from the vehicle before he was struck by three police bullets. He died at the scene.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=319932", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Christopher Morro", - "subject_age": 30, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_25287_robertmiessau", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Waterbury", - "department": "Waterbury Police Department", - "address": "106 Hillview Avenue Waterbury CT 06704 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.569677, - "longitude": -73.030799, - "location": { - "lat": 41.569677, - "lng": -73.030799 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2006-02-21", - "summary": "Robert Miessau in Waterbury, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Relatives of Miessau called to report him distraught and suicidal, holed up in a residence with multiple weapons. After a three-hour standoff, during which he threatened the lives of police and neighbors, and shot out windows. At one point he emerged and fired one round from his rifle toward the police perimeter. A police sniper killed him with a single shot.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=314864", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Robert Miessau", - "subject_age": 46, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_25566_ciaramcdermott", - "state": "CT", - "city": "West Hartford", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "348 Ridgewood Road West Hartford CT 06107 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7323697, - "longitude": -72.7579113, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7323697, - "lng": -72.7579113 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2005-11-21", - "summary": "Ciara McDermott in West Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Local school resource officer McDermott was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, a state trooper, who then turned the gun on himself.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.courant.com/news/domestic-violence/hc-domestic-violence-archive-diaz-2-112205-story.html#page=1", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7204/1759/400/ciara.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Ciara McDermott", - "subject_age": 30, - "subject_gender": "Female", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_25666_miguelserrano", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Britain", - "department": "New Britain Police Department", - "address": "Grove Street New Britain CT 06053 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.6732651, - "longitude": -72.787584, - "location": { - "lat": 41.6732651, - "lng": -72.787584 - }, - "incident_type": "TASER", - "incident_date": "2005-10-25", - "summary": "Miguel Serrano in New Britain, CT - Tasered", - "description": "Residents of an apartment house called police when Serrano broke into their building, attempted to kick his way into an apartment, then entered the basement and began smashing things. Incoherent and aggressive, the police tasered him. He died in New Britain General Hospital nine days later. Tests showed cocaine in his system.. Force type: Tasered.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2005-11-03/news/0511031053_1_taser-gun-death-raises-taser-questions-officers", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "taser" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Miguel Serrano", - "subject_age": 35, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Tasered" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_25848_raylyngeorge", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Bridgeport Police Department", - "address": "No 103/105 Park Terrace Bridgeport CT 06604 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.1670582, - "longitude": -73.1949479, - "location": { - "lat": 41.1670582, - "lng": -73.1949479 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2005-08-25", - "summary": "Raylyn George in Bridgeport, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "George was shot as the result of a police tactical team and foot chase of seven different suspects at the Marina Village housing projects. Beyond dispute, George was an armed felon and was fleeing police; he died of a gunshot wound at close range in the back of the head, and he also suffered a gunshot to one of his knees. Seven months after his initial ruling the medical examiner ruled that, despite his first opinion, both shots had been self-inflicted. The George shooting has triggered marches, demonstrations, and a long legal battle.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Civil-trial-in-Raylyn-George-killing-back-on-track-3557124.php", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Raylyn George", - "subject_age": 24, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_25875_ericthabel", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Coventry", - "department": "Willimantic Police Department", - "address": "44 Wall Street Coventry CT 06238 Tolland", - "latitude": 41.767268, - "longitude": -72.3036802, - "location": { - "lat": 41.767268, - "lng": -72.3036802 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2005-08-16", - "summary": "Eric T. Habel in Coventry, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police were called to a domestic disturbance between Habel and his girlfriend. Habel had a long record of previous assaults and incidents, a current protective order, a court mandate to avoid alcohol, and was on probation. Police removed the slightly-injured girlfriend from the house, and cornered Habel in the back yard with a police dog. After threatening and encouraging the officers to shoot him, they did, twice.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=330870", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Eric T. Habel", - "subject_age": 46, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_26236_jashonbryant", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "2374 Main Street Hartford CT 06120 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7867814, - "longitude": -72.6735206, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7867814, - "lng": -72.6735206 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2005-05-07", - "summary": "Jashon Bryant in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Bryant was shot twice in a botched drug arrest by a plainclothes member of Hartford's \"Violent Crime Impact Team\" working with a BATF special agent. The officers observed Bryant and companion Brandon Henry together in a car, and perceived a weapon and drug activity. Bryant was killed with two shots to the head; Henry wounded. The Hartford officer was criminally charged although acquitted. The DOJ opened a civil rights investigation and other national attention. And the city settled with Bryant's family in 2012 for $1.625M.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2005-05-10/news/0505100899_1_gun-hartford-police-henry-s-girlfriend", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/5-7-2005-Joshua-Bryant.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jashon Bryant", - "subject_age": 18, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_26409_tyshannapoleon", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "New Haven Police Department", - "address": "255 Blatchley Avenue New Haven CT 06513 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3092757, - "longitude": -72.8986039, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3092757, - "lng": -72.8986039 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2005-03-11", - "summary": "Tyshan Napoleon in New Haven, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Napoleon had both a significant criminal record and a history of a bipolar disorder, for which he was off his prescribed medication. Heavily armed, Napoleon led police on a car chase which ended in the parking lot of an elementary school, and fired four shotgun blasts at officers. Police expended 42 rounds. Napoleon's body was found with 20 separate entry wounds.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=304050", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Tyshan Napoleon", - "subject_age": 27, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_26623_bruceacarrier", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Newington", - "department": "Newington Police Department", - "address": "57 Mountain View Drive Newington CT 06111 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.706948, - "longitude": -72.7234608, - "location": { - "lat": 41.706948, - "lng": -72.7234608 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2004-12-31", - "summary": "Bruce A. Carrier in Newington, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Officer Peter J. Lavery responded to a domestic dispute. Assured that there were no guns in the house, Lavery entered, only to be shot by Bruce A. Carrier, a former prison guard with a long criminal record. Carrier, who used an assault weapon illegally modified to fire automatically, committed suicide after a 12-hour standoff with police.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-l9Ys3cd80fdmdTRVVJeW5xOWc/view?usp=sharing", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Bruce A. Carrier", - "subject_age": 45, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_26683_hirammarrero", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "New Haven Police Department", - "address": "991 Ella Grasso Blvd New Haven CT 06519 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3055152, - "longitude": -72.9524647, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3055152, - "lng": -72.9524647 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2004-12-16", - "summary": "Hiram Marrero in New Haven, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Officers came to an apartment complex serving residents with mental health issues to investigate a possible stabbing. Marrero, hostile and behaving unpredictably, appeared on a rear porch flourishing a couple of knives and confronting five to seven officers. Marrero surrendered one weapon but appeared, according to the police account, to be concealing another in his socks. The victim was 12 to 15 feet away when he was shot at 8 to 12 times. Four bullets struck him.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=309532", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "http://www.newhavenindependent.org/images/sized/archives/upload/2010/01/Hiram001-550x733.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Hiram Marrero", - "subject_age": 35, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_26742_ronaldwagner", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Stratford", - "department": "Stratford Police Department", - "address": "315 Wilbar Drive Stratford CT 06614 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.2280213, - "longitude": -73.1433845, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2280213, - "lng": -73.1433845 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2004-11-20", - "summary": "Ronald Wagner in Stratford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Stratford Police responded to a complaint from a woman whose former fiance had forced his way into her house in the early morning hours. A number of officers converged on the house, where Wagner could be seen inside with a rifle. Eventually Wagner came to the front door and challenged officers directly. Upon aiming his weapon at one of the police, he was fatally shot once with a rifle. Wagner had been holding a Daisy BB gun.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=292886", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Ronald Wagner", - "subject_age": 37, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_26772_macknlucky", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Haven", - "department": "New Haven Police Department", - "address": "904 Howard Avenue New Haven CT 06519 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.3051876, - "longitude": -72.9378121, - "location": { - "lat": 41.3051876, - "lng": -72.9378121 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2004-11-08", - "summary": "Mack N. Lucky in New Haven, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "On his first day of residence in a subsidized housing complex, in a program meant to provide more direct contact with the community, Officer Elliot Rosa (against the rules of the complex) brought his dog onto an apartment elevator, despite the direct protest of Lucky. Their verbal dispute in the elevator quickly escalated. Lucky produced a knife, and the officer shot Lucky dead with two bullets.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?A=1802&Q=291156", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Mack N. Lucky", - "subject_age": 57, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_26897_jonathanmosely", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bridgeport", - "department": "Bridgeport Police Department", - "address": "1535 Central Avenue Bridgeport CT 06610 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.188164, - "longitude": -73.1677101, - "location": { - "lat": 41.188164, - "lng": -73.1677101 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2004-09-28", - "summary": "Jonathan Mosely in Bridgeport, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Six Bridgeport officers responded to Mosely's appearance at the door of his former girlfriend, aware that Mosely had served a prison sentence for the manslaughter of a previous girlfriend. Mosely directly threatened the girlfriend and her boyfriend and was on the verge of breaking through their door when the officers arrived. Mosely was armed with a baseball bat. Three officers shot a total of eleven bullets, seven of which struck Mosely. He died soon after.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=291448", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Jonathan Mosely", - "subject_age": 41, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_27217_denniskissel", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Seymour", - "department": "Seymour Police Department", - "address": "25 New Haven Road Seymour CT 06483 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.398007, - "longitude": -73.067178, - "location": { - "lat": 41.398007, - "lng": -73.067178 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2004-06-04", - "summary": "Dennis Kissel in Seymour, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Optometrist Kissel made an appointment with another eye doctor under an assumed name, appeared at the other doctor's office, and shot him twice, once in the head and once in the hand. Kissel was then trapped in the office. When Seymour police arrived, Kissel reportedly \"lunged\" at them, and they shot him to death. The other doctor survived.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=306654", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Dennis Kissel", - "subject_age": 60, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_27247_johnrzipoli", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "461 Zion Street Hartford CT 06106 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7538979, - "longitude": -72.6935412, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7538979, - "lng": -72.6935412 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2004-05-25", - "summary": "John R. Zipoli in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "A team of Hartford Vice and Narcotics Division officers, with a special agent from the FBI, came to Zipoli's residence to serve a search warrant. Zipoli answered the door with a shotgun, fired four rounds, and wounded at least four of the officers before being shot by multiple officers. He was pronounced dead about 15 minutes after the beginning of the raid.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=291536", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": "https://fatalencounters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5-25-2004-John-Zipoli.jpg", - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "John R. Zipoli", - "subject_age": 35, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_27471_vbryantdavenport", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Bristol", - "department": "New Britain Police Department", - "address": "94 Gaylord Street Bristol CT 06010 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.673532, - "longitude": -72.953609, - "location": { - "lat": 41.673532, - "lng": -72.953609 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2004-03-05", - "summary": "V. Bryant Davenport in Bristol, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Davenport appeared in the apartment of his estranged wife in violation of a restraining order. Four officers responded. Flourishing a knife, Davenport threatened the officers at the front door. He was shot three times and died from his wounds.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=286112", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "V. Bryant Davenport", - "subject_age": 46, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_28208_juanalbertonegrongon", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "41 Evergreen Avenue Hartford CT 06105 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7647267, - "longitude": -72.7091217, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7647267, - "lng": -72.7091217 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2003-07-02", - "summary": "Juan Alberto Negron Gonzalez aka Ruddy Lora in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Two officers approached Gonzalez in connection with a minor traffic incident, and found him \"nervous and evasive\". The situation developed into a physical struggle with the victim, who was then pepper-sprayed without effect. Gonzalez pulled a pistol and wounded one officer in the legs. He was then shot at least four times, fatally. A city official normally critical of police happened to be an eyewitness on scene and confirmed the officers' actions as justified. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2003-07-04/news/0307041972_1_officers-deadly-force-block", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Juan Alberto Negron Gonzalez aka Ruddy Lora", - "subject_age": 23, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Hispanic/Latino", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_28522_robertdavis", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "71 Greenfield Street Hartford CT 06112 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7836528, - "longitude": -72.6869011, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7836528, - "lng": -72.6869011 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2003-03-07", - "summary": "Robert Davis in Hartford, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police responding to a burglary call were told that the resident's nephew was on the property with a knife, and had assaulted him and attempted to assault other family members. Officers cornered Davis armed with a kitchen knife. After a prolonged struggle in which Davis survived one gunshot, two more gunshots, pepper spray, and then numerous other gunshots, the knife had to be pried from his hands. The victim had been using PCP.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=290758", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Robert Davis", - "subject_age": 23, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_28527_richardbarber", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Trumbull", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "1885 Huntington Turnpike Trumbull CT 06611 Fairfield", - "latitude": 41.2454957, - "longitude": -73.1619871, - "location": { - "lat": 41.2454957, - "lng": -73.1619871 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2003-03-05", - "summary": "Richard Barber in Trumbull, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "After an attempt by a state trooper to pull him over on a traffic stop, Barber refused to stop, led the trooper on a slow-speed chase, and simply drove home and pulled into his own driveway. There he physically threatened the trooper with a tire iron and became belligerent. The trooper shot him twice.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2003-03-07/news/0303072670_1_deadly-force-police-shooting-cruiser", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Richard Barber", - "subject_age": 53, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_28980_garychristyson", - "state": "CT", - "city": "West Haven", - "department": "West Haven Police Department", - "address": "I-95 just north of Exit 41 West Haven CT 06477 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.251222, - "longitude": -73.002129, - "location": { - "lat": 41.251222, - "lng": -73.002129 - }, - "incident_type": "VEHICLE_PURSUIT", - "incident_date": "2002-09-23", - "summary": "Gary \"Chris\" Tyson in West Haven, CT - Vehicle", - "description": "When Tyson was allegedly involved in a fist fight, West Haven police used attack dogs to attempt to flush him out of hiding in bushes along I-95. Tyson instead fled onto the highway and was struck by a passing truck. In December 2008 the city settled a wrongful death suit with his family for about $400,000. An autopsy revealed 24 dog-bite puncture wounds.. Force type: Vehicle.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2008/12/08/96119.htm", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "vehicle_pursuit" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Gary \"Chris\" Tyson", - "subject_age": 18, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Vehicle" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_29140_anthonyenewfield", - "state": "CT", - "city": "New Britain", - "department": "New Britain Police Department", - "address": "52 Farmington Avenue New Britain CT 06053 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.679333, - "longitude": -72.7873259, - "location": { - "lat": 41.679333, - "lng": -72.7873259 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2002-07-23", - "summary": "Anthony E. Newfield in New Britain, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "After putting in a full work day, Newfield began drinking in the afternoon and became progressively more aggressive on a round of visits to friends and acquaintances. By 7 pm he had threatened his mother and stepfather with knives, to the point of his mother calling the police. Officers of the New Britain police department challenged Newfield on his own porch to drop his knives. When non-compliant, they shot him three times.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=286118", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Anthony E. Newfield", - "subject_age": 34, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_29535_davidchipwata", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Waterbury", - "department": "Waterbury Police Department", - "address": "138 Hillcrest Avenue Waterbury CT 06705 New Haven", - "latitude": 41.5475721, - "longitude": -72.9930493, - "location": { - "lat": 41.5475721, - "lng": -72.9930493 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2002-03-08", - "summary": "David Chipwata in Waterbury, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Chipwata's family had been worried about his behavior for two days, with the African immigrant talking about the devil coming. By the time police encountered him on the 8th he'd threatened his sister with a knife, stripped naked and bathed himself in oil. He was shot to death. Later investigation found him involved in a $3M scam involving the U.S. Embassy in Zambia.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions/033104.DJS_.Chipwata.pdf", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "David Chipwata", - "subject_age": 26, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "African-American/Black", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_29825_johnsullivan", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Plymouth", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "23 Fall Mountain Terrace Plymouth CT 06786 Litchfield", - "latitude": 41.6450587, - "longitude": -72.9868147, - "location": { - "lat": 41.6450587, - "lng": -72.9868147 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2001-11-07", - "summary": "John Sullivan in Plymouth, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Sullivan, bound for a prison term within the next few days, turned up unexpectedly for a stay at his sister's house in an unbalanced mental condition. Attempts of his sister to calm him down developed into a situation where Sullivan had taken his infant niece hostage. Plymouth police engaged the Connecticut State Police western tactical team. Sullivan decapitated his niece, and died from about 12 gunshots fired by police.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/Csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=286116", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "John Sullivan", - "subject_age": 21, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_30177_robertphelps", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Killingly", - "department": "Connecticut State Police", - "address": "West Palmer Street Killingly CT 06239 Windham", - "latitude": 41.8054969, - "longitude": -71.8905631, - "location": { - "lat": 41.8054969, - "lng": -71.8905631 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2001-06-19", - "summary": "Robert Phelps in Killingly, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "A Connecticut state trooper intercepted Phelps with an armload of stolen cigarette cartons in the early morning hours. Phelps responded by assaulting the trooper with a pry bar in an attempt to get away, wounding him in the face and head. Bleeding profusely, the trooper shot Phelps twice, fatally wounding him.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=286120", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Robert Phelps", - "subject_age": 31, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_30213_williamwkennan", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Vernon", - "department": "Vernon Police Department", - "address": "87 1/2 Union Street Vernon CT 06066 Tolland", - "latitude": 41.8672291, - "longitude": -72.4543266, - "location": { - "lat": 41.8672291, - "lng": -72.4543266 - }, - "incident_type": "SHOOTING", - "incident_date": "2001-06-03", - "summary": "William W. Kennan in Vernon, CT - Gunshot", - "description": "Police received calls from Mr. Kennan's physicians reporting that he was potentially suicidal. On arrival to his residence they found he'd barricaded himself inside a vehicle, and was flourishing two knives. Uncooperative, and then gesturing in a way that the police found threatening, he was fatally shot three times.. Force type: Gunshot.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://www.ct.gov/csao/cwp/view.asp?a=1802&q=286122", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "shooting" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "William W. Kennan", - "subject_age": 39, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "European-American/White", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Gunshot" - } - }, - { - "id": "FE_CT_30920_heribertomauras", - "state": "CT", - "city": "Hartford", - "department": "Hartford Police Department", - "address": "150 New Park Ave Hartford CT 06106 Hartford", - "latitude": 41.7517732, - "longitude": -72.7085135, - "location": { - "lat": 41.7517732, - "lng": -72.7085135 - }, - "incident_type": "OTHER", - "incident_date": "2000-08-28", - "summary": "Heriberto Mauras in Hartford, CT - Medical emergency", - "description": "Suspected cigarette shoplifter Mauras struck his head during a struggle with an arresting officer. He died of his injuries before he could be charged with sixth-degree larceny.. Force type: Medical emergency.", - "outcome": "FATAL", - "fatal": true, - "injury": true, - "source_name": "Fatal Encounters", - "source_url": "http://articles.courant.com/2000-09-15/news/0009150557_1_police-custody-state-and-municipal-police-death-thursday-morning", - "verification_status": "verified", - "image_url": null, - "tags": [ - "fatal_encounters", - "other" - ], - "metadata": { - "subject_name": "Heriberto Mauras", - "subject_age": 34, - "subject_gender": "Male", - "subject_race": "Race unspecified", - "subject_armed": "nan", - "alleged_weapon": "nan", - "force_type": "Medical emergency" - } - } - ] -} \ No newline at end of file