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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New research finds a significant relationship between muzzle position and the likelihood of making a shooting-decision error
‘No knock’ warrants and department policies regarding drug investigations are under the national spotlight
Paramount in the grand jury’s findings was that although the warrant contained a ‘no-knock’ provision, it was not served in that manner
“He may be 13 years chronologically, but he’s a hardened criminal willing to shoot it out with cops,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said
A man fired on one cruiser and rammed others before shooting a Jacksonville officer in the neck
The career criminal with 58 felony convictions threatened law enforcement and bail bondsmen in a tense standoff that ended in gunfire
Deptford Officer Robert Shisler had undergone multiple surgeries and lost part of his right leg after being shot in March
“The fact we’re barely five months into the year is beyond alarming,” Jim Palmer, executive director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association said
During a conversation about field sobriety tests, Jeremiah Johnson was “evasive,” drew a handgun and shot St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising
The officers were returning fire at a vehicle that was shooting at them when they unintentionally struck the girl with a stray bullet that flew into a crowd
If we won’t acknowledge the risks rural officers face, and make sure they have a chance against them, then honoring their sacrifices with ceremony rings hollow
The officer and K-9 were following a blood trail of a suspect wanted in the shootings of two other people
William “Ben” Darby asked for a hearing to determine whether the state’s “stand your ground” law should shield the former cop from a second trial
The suspect is accused of wounding Officer Phil Hanks and then preparing to shoot Deputy Kenton Childers
As three officers fired at the suspect, rounds from Officer Brandon Ramos struck four bystanders, causing “life-altering injuries to his victims”
The agreement will remain in effect for two weeks; the injunction says officers can use pepper spray if protests turn violent
Potter was released from the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee and will be on supervised release until December
The incident, captured on the officer’s body-worn camera, left the victim in stable condition
Potter served 16 months in prison and will serve her remaining time on supervised release
Following a brief pursuit, the armed suspect shot at the officers, whose patrol car was “riddled” with bullets
Attorney General Dave Yost said officers didn’t know Walker had left his gun in his car and that it’s critical to remember Walker had “shot first”
Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe said the department released the video out of a desire to be forthcoming and transparent
Two former Clear Creek County deputies face second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, criminally negligent homicide and other charges in the death of Christian Glass
Dissenting judge highly critical of fellow judges concluding: “the rule of law [they treat] as clearly established … could well make the difference in whether officers like Agdeppa and Rodriguez make it out of a violent altercation alive.”
Trooper Andrew Tuttle had stopped to help when a man holding the driver at gunpoint opened fire on the trooper
Video from several officers shows the standoff and shooting involving an escaped parolee
Hours before stealing a car, Terrell Thompson had appeared in court for hit-and-run charges and was placed on probation
Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe said in a social media post that it was a chaotic scene and that more information will be released in the coming week
During the incident, the suspect drove away with one U.S. Park Police officer in the backseat and another was briefly dragged
PD releases photo of suspect who shot rookie officer who responded to fight over bus seat
Chief: “That’s the one thing that keeps me up at night. How I’m putting young men and women at risk every night”
The officers were suspended for violating the department’s policy for use and handling of weapons
The suspect who wounded Huntsville Officer Albert Morin and killed Officer Garrett Crumby faces a charge of capital murder of a law enforcement officer
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