Domonick Knight Shot and Killed by Police in Fall River Standoff

On July 26, 2025, Domonick Knight, a 38-year-old Black male, was shot and killed by police during an armed standoff at a residence in the 200 block of Branch Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. The incident occurred after family members reported that Knight was experiencing a mental health crisis and had expressed suicidal intentions. Knight was armed and barricaded inside the home when police from the Fall River Police Department responded. The standoff concluded with police opening fire, resulting in Knight’s death by gunshot wound. The event has been classified as a "suicide under police duress," reflecting the circumstances of Knight’s mental state and the police engagement.The incident took place in Bristol County, Massachusetts, and is recorded as a "Death by Cop" for the year 2025. The names of the officers involved have not been disclosed, and the investigation into the event remains ongoing. No additional details regarding the sequence of events or the justification for the use of lethal force have been provided by authorities at this time.