Who was killed
| Recorded race | Killed by police | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 0.0% |
| Unknown race | 7 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.0% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.0% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
Recorded by Mapping Police Violence from public reporting and official sources. Where race was not established it is recorded as not recorded, and that category is shown rather than removed.
What the person was recorded as armed with
| Recorded as armed with | Killed by police |
|---|
Where a complaint goes in Wyoming
A complaint normally goes first to the agency's own internal affairs division. Larger cities may also have a civilian review board or independent monitor. The Wyoming Attorney General can investigate patterns of misconduct, and the federal Department of Justice can open a pattern-or-practice investigation.
A civil claim for a violation of constitutional rights is usually brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Deadlines are set by Wyoming law, not federal law, and they are strict.
How people were killed
| Cause of death | Deaths | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gunshot | 49 | 98.0% |
| Gunshot, Taser | 1 | 2.0% |
Where more than one means is recorded for the same death, both appear in the combined category rather than being counted twice.
Were any officers charged
Of the 50 deaths recorded in Wyoming, 0 led to a criminal charge against an officer, 0.0% of them. In 50 there is no known charge.
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Of the 50 people killed by police recorded for Wyoming where a race was entered, the largest recorded group was White, at 58.0%. Race here is recorded by the reporting agency, not self-reported.
Source: Mapping Police Violence, 2013 to 2026. Figures as published; see the tables on this page for the full denominators.
Wyoming policing in the news
The five most recent reports mentioning this force, collected automatically. Headlines and links belong to the publishers named. We do not edit, summarise or endorse them, and inclusion here does not imply any finding against anyone.
- Wyoming Court Revives Ex-Greybull Officer’s Contract Claim Against Former Police Chief
- Riverton Man Receives $55K Settlement Over Warrantless Police Entry
- Sister Of Sheridan Cop-Shooter Drops Lawsuit, Says It Was About Answers, Not Money
- Lander man alleges excessive force by officers who pepper-sprayed him in lawsuit against police, city
- Officer Who Set Off Fatal Shootout Gives Up Certification, Can’t Be A Wyoming Cop
Data last refreshed , covering 2013 to 2026. Every figure on this page is recomputed from the source datasets, not edited by hand. Found something wrong? Tell us.