List of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States, November 2018
This is a list of people reported killed by non-military law enforcement officers in the United States in November 2018, whether in the line of duty or not, and regardless of reason or method. The listing documents the occurrence of a death, making no implications regarding wrongdoing or justification on the part of the person killed or officer involved. Killings are arranged by date of the incident that caused death. Different death dates, if known, are noted in the description.
The table below lists 5 individuals. (This number should update automatically when changes are saved.)
November 2018
| Date | Name (and age) of deceased | State (city) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-22 | Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr. (21) | Alabama (Hoover) | See Shooting of Emantic Fitzgerald Bradford Jr.[1] |
| 2018-11-19 | Juan Lopez (32) | Illinois (Chicago) | See Mercy Hospital shooting[2] |
| 2018-11-12 | Andrew Richard Kana (36) | Oklahoma (Ponca City) | Three officers approached Kana at the I Don't Care Bar and Grill, for whom they had a warrant for his arrest for domestic violence. One of the officers handcuffed one of Kana's hands, but Kana refused to have his other hand handcuffed. Kana then pulled out a handgun with his free hand, at which the officer immediately shot him in the chest, killing him.[3] |
| 2018-11-11 | Jemel Roberson (26) | Illinois (Chicago) | Robertson, an African-American man and security guard at a bar in Chicago was responding to a shooting incident at the bar. Robertson was carrying a firearm which he was licensed to as part of his job. As officers approached the scene, one of them misidentified Roberton as the shooter and shot and killed him. 5 additional people sustained gunshot injuries during the incident, although none where believed to be life threatening.[4][5] |
| 2018-11-09 | Travis Jordan (36) | Minnesota (Minneapolis) | Two officers approached Travis Jordan's house for a wellness check, as Jordan had mental health problems. Jordan did not answer the door but could be heard talking on the phone saying he "was ready to go down." Shortly after Jordan emerged from the house holding a large kitchen knife, cursing and repeatedly shouting "let's do this" to the officers. After charging at one of the officers both opened fire. Jordan died shortly after, it is suspected he committed intentional suicide by cop.[6] |
See also
- List of killings by law enforcement officers by country
- Death in custody § United States
- Encounter killings by police (India)
- List of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in the United States
- List of cases of police brutality
- Lists of killings by law enforcement officers
- Lists of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States
- Police brutality in the United States
- Police misconduct § United States
- Police riot § United States
- Police use of deadly force in the United States
References
- Shah, Khushbu (3 December 2018). "EJ Bradford was shot three times from behind by officer, autopsy reveals". the Guardian. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- "Gunman, 3 others dead after shooting several others at Chicago hospital". CBS News. November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- "Muskogee Police release presentation of fatal shooting". Muskogee Phoenix. November 15, 2018. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
- Zraick, Karen; Jacobs, Julia (November 12, 2018). "Black Security Guard Responding to Shooting Is Killed by Police". New York Times. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
- "White officer fatally shot black security guard, Chicago-area police chief says". Associated Press in Chicago. The Guardian. November 13, 2018. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
- Cox, Brian (January 3, 2019). "Minneapolis officers will not be charged in death of Travis Jordan". MPR News. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
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