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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Court finds officers acted reasonably under extreme threat when returning fire during a hostage crisis that left a 3-year-old and his father dead
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Columbus police say three of the victims are in critical condition
Trooper suffered minor injuries
The shooting occurred after a deputy attempted to stop a man observed riding his motorcycle over the speed limit
Suspect who fired from passenger seat was killed when troopers returned fire
Campus police who had trained for a Virginia Tech-style shooting successfully took down shooter at clinic
Man slammed Cadillac in reverse and drove at a cop
In making ‘spontaneous exclamations’ or ‘res gestae statements’ following a critical incident, an officer is merely trying to construct a narrative that makes sense to a freshly-traumatized brain
Deputy Tony Diaz was killed out of anger and a desire to retaliate, judge said
Jefferson County Constable Tommy Holcomb died in a shooting in a gas station parking lot
The gunman shot and injured by Buena Park SWAT officers apparently knew the bank manager he held hostage
A weapon was recovered from a pickup truck
The second officer, who was not just knocked down, but also dragged between the truck and the pavement, was able to free himself and shoot the suspect
An early morning traffic stop developed into a gunfight
Local news reports suspect upset over price of puppy he was trying to buy
A neighbor reported that she was backing out of her driveway when the suspect, wearing dark clothing and a hockey mask, jumped on the hood of her car
One shot struck Officer Thomas Richards’s gun belt, but the bullet was deflected by a spare ammunition magazine
Sheriff Van Duncan said his officers “acted appropriately” when Jacob Cody Plemmons rammed his truck into a patrol car, pinning two deputies inside
SWAT officers were told 52-year-old Travis Henderson had a firearm and planned to harm himself
Authorities said Saturday that Hamilton Sgt. Ken Nagy had arranged to meet with Lantych Friday night when the 44-year-old Nagy shot him
Authorities found Beverly police Officer Jason Lantych shot multiple times
Suspect was seen driving deliberately and even using his turn signals during the bizarre pursuit which ended in a gas station gunfight
A former Philadelphia police officer has been convicted for shooting a neighbor while off-duty
Man tried to reach for gun in his jeans
Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens addressed questions about the shooting of Marine Sgt. Manuel Loggins in an interview