Officer-Involved Shootings
Police1’s officer-involved shootings resource page provides law enforcement professionals with timely news, expert analysis, and practical training insights related to deadly force incidents. Explore breaking updates on officer shootings nationwide, legal developments, use-of-force policies, and tactical lessons learned. Our coverage includes commentary from law enforcement leaders, attorneys, and trainers to help officers and agencies prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical incidents. Whether you are a patrol officer, supervisor, or command staff, Police1 delivers trusted resources to support informed decision-making, enhance officer safety, and improve community trust in law enforcement.
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Newly released cell phone footage has the potential to fan the flames in the Queen City, so authorities there may find it in their best interests to release some piece of evidence to prevent more riots
Mayhem in another American city continues as pushers of false narratives infect the national narrative and invade vulnerable cities to commit acts of terror on the streets
Police use of force is in the eye of the beholder
The lawsuit seeks damages related to the death of Andrew Finch, who was shot by police responding to a man’s call with a fake story about a shooting
Inmate Christopher Monihan, who shot officer Ed Harbaugh during an arrest, is up for parole next month
Thousands of people turned out for the funeral of Det. Mike Doty, who was killed in an ambush by a domestic violence suspect
Rahmael Holt was arrested for fatally shooting Officer Brian Shaw after an attempted traffic stop Nov. 17
Officer Kyle Pitts was one of the LEOs shot during a Jan. 18 shooting, which killed US Marshal Deputy Christopher Hill
Sgt. Randy Clinton was one of four LEOs shot during an ambush by a domestic violence suspect last week
Several U.S. Marshals received tickets while parked outside a hospital where their colleague died
As soon as one of the officers opens a closet door, Daniel Saavedra-Arreola lunges and starts wildly swinging a metal pipe and a folding knife
Lawyers for Nouman Raja said the charges from the fatal shooting of Corey Jones should be dismissed because it “was wholly justifiable”
A gun threat over a double-parked car sparked a shootout that left Deputy Marshal Christopher David Hill dead
The Franklin County sheriff’s office deputy, who was knocked to the ground, fired a single shot, killing 16-year-old Joseph Edward Haynes
Lt. Gary King was returning to his home after having dinner with his wife when they were accosted in their driveway
The shooting took place after a federal team of officers attempted to arrest a wanted suspect
Detective Mike Doty, 37, was among four LEOs shot while responding to a domestic violence call earlier this week
More than 3,000 came to honor Deputy Daniel McCartney, who was killed after responding to a home invasion robbery
Among the many tributes paid to fallen Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel McCartney, one has a wagging tail and a fondness for dog biscuits
Police spokesman T.J. Smith said the situation “is absolutely disturbing” and that it’s a “blessing we don’t have an officer shot”
Police said investigators were looking for a red four-door Toyota Camry that the robbers may have left in
Frankie Anchondo exited his pickup truck and started approaching Officer Brandt Warman with an unknown object
The admission came after Luis Bracamontes insulted his victims, saying “I wish I had killed more of the mother-------”
Detective Mike Doty was among four LEOs shot while responding to the call earlier this week
More than 75 shots were exchanged, all but three of them coming from police
Officers are not searching for anyone because the incident appears to be domestic
One officer was critically wounded in the shooting, police said
Sheriff Tony Spurlock said officers deal with people in mental crises themselves because there aren’t enough avenues for getting them help
Documents revealed the FBI knew Stephen Paddock left behind big caches of guns, ammunition and explosives when they sought warrants to search his properties
The same report concluded that a third officer, who shot and killed Paul O’Neal, was justified because he reasonably believed that O’Neal had a gun
The officer escorted several men outside after a fight broke out before a 21-year-old man attacked the LEO
Ronnie Lucas Wilson, 31, was arrested after starting a fire inside the abandoned house where he was hiding
The new system, Next Generation 911, will allow people to send emergency information as if they are posting to social media
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