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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Officer Kenny Duschke yelled at Ricky Ard and tried to hit him with a stun gun before the man charged at the officer with the bat
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The shooting left one officer dead and two others wounded
The ruling comes after protesters gathered outside the home of Officer Ryan Pownall, who fatally shot David Jones after a fight over Jones’ gun
The deputy saw the suspect walking stealthily with a rifle pointed at police
Everett Miller is facing first-degree murder charges for the deaths of Officer Matthew Baxter and Sgt. Sam Howard
Marco Proano allegedly fired into the vehicle because it was backing up during a traffic stop
Police departments have long warned the public about the dangers of replica guns
The officer suffered bruising and facial injuries from badge shrapnel
Justine Damond had called police to report a possible assault and met officers in an alley behind her home where Officer Mohamed Noor shot her
Melvin Spencer is charged with the attempted murder of Deputy Mike Lenz
The shooting occurred after a struggle over the suspect’s gun
Passing drivers called 911 to report Tina Medlin’s erratic driving or seeing her wrecked SUV. Multiple callers said she had a gun
At one point, Shawn Christopher Buck pointed a handgun at a trooper
Portland police officers who use deadly force will now have to speak with police internal affairs investigators within 48 hours of the incident
Tavis Crane, who had warrants for his arrest, refused multiple times to get out of his car when asked to do so by Cpl. Elise Bowden before twice running over her
The officer was shot in the arm and treated at a hospital
Three people sustained minor injuries
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix had four Florida officers’ names who died in the line of duty on his cleats
The fast food restaurant said they will “always have a place” for Sgt. Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter
Sam Howard and Matthew Baxter died in a district where top prosecutor says she will no longer seek death penalty
Tyler Wheeler, of Ouachita Parish, had multiple surgeries, including to reattach part of his skull
Less than 10 minutes elapsed from the time of the initial 911 call to the gunfire
The suspect was taken to jail wearing one of the fallen officer’s handcuffs
A total of six officers have been shot tonight in the U.S.
One witness told the news station they heard 10-15 shots
There was a large police response to the scene
The suspect faces a charge of assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and attempted escape from lawful detention
The charge stems from the killing of Officer Gary Michael Jr., who was shot after he stopped a car for a traffic violation
As the officer walked up to the rear of the vehicle, Ernesto Sedillo partially emerged from the backseat and pointed a handgun at the officer
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