List of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States prior to 2009

This is a list of people reported killed by non-military law enforcement officers in the United States prior to 2009, 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. This page lists 648 people.

2008

The table below lists 61 people.

2007

The table below lists 193 people.

2006

The table below lists 56 people.

2005

The table below lists 39 people.

2004

The table below lists 25 people.

2003

The table below lists 36 people.

2002

The table below lists 24 people.

2001

The table below lists 25 people.

2000

The table below lists 57 people.

1990s

The table below lists 110 people.

1980s

The table below lists 36 people.

1970s

The table below lists 20 people.

Prior to 1970

The table below lists 124 people.

19th century

The table below lists 18 people.

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