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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The death sparked a series of protests across the city
The officer was treated for his wounds and released
Chris Michael said his brother Gary Lee Michael Jr. had a “passionate, optimistic view of life” and “a servant heart”
Tyleeb Reese allegedly shot three police officers and killed an innocent bystander before barricading himself inside his home for nearly two days
A gun stolen earlier that night was found near suspect Shaquian Johnson, and tests determined Johnson had fired it
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The application states that the information “may more clearly define” the officers’ actions before and after Justine Damond was killed on July 15
A jury found Malcolm Orr guilty of attempted murder and possessing a weapon in a violent crime
IPRA sustained complaints that the unnamed officer used unreasonable force when he shot the teen, who was fleeing from police
Police say William Noble disposed the rifle believed to have been used in the fatal shooting of Officer Gary Michael
The gunman barricaded himself in and held police at bay for hours
The prosecutor’s office ruled the shooting justified in April
Betty Shelby returned to the Tulsa Police Department in an administrative position, but resigned in July, saying she felt isolated from other officers
City officials have acknowledged that the officer, Brian Trainer, violated policy by not activating his body camera until after the shooting
The police department said the shooting by the officer was justified, but the review board said it found a potential error
Police said Jose Gonzales fired two shots at officers before they returned fire
Jose Antonio Hernandez attempted to reach for Cpl. John Marano’s mounted rifle before attempting to steal his patrol car
Jason David Funke was armed with a gun threatening suicide outside a church
An alert driver provided a tip that Ian McCarthy was wandering within miles of where the killing took place
Randolph Holder was shot in the head in October 2015 while pursuing Tyrone Howard, who had just stolen a bike at gunpoint
Ian McCarthy is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Officer Gary Michael during a traffic stop
A manhunt is underway for the suspect in the murder of a rookie cop
Sgt. Bill Lowe said that investigators have no information indicating Ian McCarthy has left Clinton or Henry County
Miguel Salas grabbed a Glock 23 sitting next to his right leg and opened fire, first at the second officer, and then at Officer Richard Nelson
The gunman initially appeared to be complying with commands to put the gun down, but then he turned around and ran toward the gun
Police said Hayden Stutz moved like he was going to hurt the woman before the officer shot him
Ramiro Ramirez hid behind Candy Rosario’s body, reloading once as he kept firing at deputies
Attorney Tim McMeen said Robin Blaylock pointed a gun twice at officers and refused to obey officer commands
Nashville District AG Glenn Funk said a witness backed the cop’s statement that Jocques Clemmons carried a gun during the confrontation
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