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A man walked up to the construction site and killed a worker before turning on an officer, police said
Police said no suspects are being sought and the investigation is ongoing
Officers had obscured their names and badge numbers while responding to protests citing safety and privacy concerns
Lt. Chad Brackman was a 22-year veteran of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
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The suspect ran off and is now wanted for second-degree battery
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Investigators searched the gunman’s internet history after he was killed and found an extensive YouTube history of anti-police and First Amendment auditor videos
A suspected killer burst into the shop and fatally shot an employee, police said. Coincidentally, a Baltimore cop was getting a trim
Police said the suspect stunned K-9 Fedor “repeatedly”
Details on the trooper’s condition were not immediately released
Two of the officers suffered serious injuries
The “mudroom” is that unpleasant place military and law enforcement officers can find themselves thrust into as they engage an opponent in a fierce struggle
Shots were fired at the front doors, windows and building of the Harris County Precinct 4 Constables Office
“We’ve got to get you out!” screams an officer, his arms pulling the man by his shirt. “You’ve got to help me help you!”
Officer Paramhans Desai, 38, leaves behind his wife and two children
The rapper had previously been charged in 2015 and 2017 for causing riots at his concerts
Deputy Lena Marshall was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call
Officer Paramhans Desai, 38, remains in critical condition
The suspect had pointed a gun at security guard and threatened to shoot officers, police said
Two officers were making their way upstairs when a knife-wielding man appeared
Tragedies like the one in Houston that left eight people dead on Friday have been happening for a long time
“It doesn’t just benefit the kids, it benefits law enforcement,” said organizers
The off-duty officers had reportedly been arguing when the woman threatened to shoot herself, prompting a struggle for the gun
The officer’s injuries were described as “severe”
Encounters with people in wheelchairs can pose safety risks for officers
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Deputy Shakeema Brown Jackson was remembered as a positive and respected worker
The officer was directing traffic when a drunk driver hit another vehicle and spun into the officer, police said
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