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Newark Police Department Officer Joseph Anthony Azcona was shot to death while investigating illegal gun activity; a 14-year-old is suspected in the killing
Officers faced historic challenges during the pandemic, with many falling ill in the line of duty; NLEOMF has formally recognized COVID-19 as a line-of-duty death
Antoine R. Fielder pleaded guilty in exchange for a life sentence, avoiding the death penalty for killing Wyandotte County Deputies Theresa King and Patrick Rohrer
Deputy Marshal Barry Giglio served with the Ville Platte Marshal’s Office for 10 years and previously served with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for 15 years
Lt. Michael Woods began his career with Newberry PD in 2003, rising through the ranks and was promoted to lieutenant in 2017
Sgt. William Cherry had served with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office for five years and in law enforcement for more than 10 years
Alejandro Martinez, 27, had dedicated his life to public service, joining the Army National Guard and later applying to become a deputy sheriff
Officer Jake Wallin’s “final act of valor was to selflessly face the shooter and attempt to neutralize him to save others,” Fargo Police Chief Zibolski said
Deputy David Bosecker was the first to arrive at the scene; the suspect opened fire immediately, killing Bosecker
Had Officer Zach Robinson not killed the suspect, authorities said they shudder to think how much worse the attack might have been
Trooper Aaron Smith was deploying stop sticks when he was struck by the suspect’s vehicle
2 officers remain in critical condition after man launched ‘murderous barrage of fire’ on Fargo LEOs
Mohamad Barakat shot Officers Jake Wallin, Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes from inside his car from about 15 to 20 feet away, before they could even reach for their guns
Officer Anthony Ferguson had been with the Alamogordo Police Department for 11 years
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