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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De-escalation is often presented as a panacea for use of force reduction, but research on the effectiveness of de-escalation techniques is limited
“Train to the point where your training automatically kicks in when the situation starts,” says Sergeant Nick Bettano
Law enforcement officers involved in a recent shooting require support from the top to process potential trauma
El Monte Police Department Officer Joseph Santana, 31, and Cpl. Michael Paredes, 42, were ambushed and killed in June of 2022 while responding to a report of a stabbing; they were not told by dispatchers that the suspect had a gun
The suspect allegedly called 911 to report someone had broken into her house; she hid in the bathroom and assaulted officers when they arrived
Former officer Christopher Schurr had appealed to have murder charges against him dropped, saying that his shooting of the suspect was within department policy
As the man jumped out of the ambulance, he assaulted a police officer and refused commands to drop a metal object
“There was no way this could have been foreseen and/or avoided,” the district attorney stated. “Had [Deputy Sean] Steadman not returned fire, I have no doubt he would have been executed by [the suspect]”
The suspect refused to identify himself to officers or show them his hands; when K-9s were deployed, he stabbed them before turning the knife on officers
The county attorney who brought the charges argued that Trooper Ryan Londregan’s use of force was unjustified in the shooting of Ricky Cobb II
A jury last November found Ryan Phillip Schlesinger guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Deputy Marshal Chase White
Brandon Ramos fired shots at a suspect carrying a gun, but also struck six people in the crowd behind him
After the suspect shot an officer, another officer fired shots at him, bringing the suspect to the ground
Defense attorneys had asked that officers who attend the trial of Officer Ella French’s suspected killer not wear their uniforms, citing concerns that a “sea of blue” might intimidate the jury
Salvador Sanchez was holding his young son at a Costco when he was knocked to the ground from behind; Sanchez opened fire seconds later, fatally wounding the man
The man was hit with a TASER and shot before continuing to threaten officers with a knife
“Because of the swift actions of the two police officers who were involved and the responding officers, those officers will be going home,” Mayor Eric Adams stated
As Baltimore officers entered a stairwell with a ballistic shield, the suspect threw a knife at the officers, hitting the shield
The man had broken into at least two businesses and threatened to kill at least three people, including his parents, before barricading himself inside an apartment
Fresno police worked to de-escalate the situation several times, but the man remained agitated, threatening to force officers to shoot him
In 1987, Tom Weitzel was issuing a parking ticket when he was ambushed and shot by a gang member; the incident taught him the importance of standing by his officers in the best and worst of times
“There is no question in my mind that Jack’s actions that night prevented further harm to our officers and those that were there.” said Weatherford PD Chief Lance Arnold
The man pointed a long gun at officers as they provided medical aid to his family member, whom he had intentionally hit with his truck
While APD’s officers and training have shown exceptional improvement, the Civilian Oversight Board and one OIS hold the department back from full compliance, according to oversight evaluators
“The revolving door in this case is an absolute travesty to our justice system,” PBA President Patrick Hendry said
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