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 in  , 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 people. The table below lists people.

2008
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2007
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2006
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2005
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2004
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2000
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1990s
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1980s
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1970s
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Prior to 1970
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19th century
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