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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Gulfport officer faced threats following the shooting of Jaheim McMillan, whose mother said she did not believe he was armed
Public Safety Commissioner James Montagnino counters claims of negligence saying video shows Cali Brown placed herself in the line of fire
The 23-year-old officer, who has been with the department since 2021, is charged with negligent homicide and faces up to five years in prison if convicted
Officer Truong Thai was fatally shot while on the scene of a domestic violence call
Suspect had already shot a woman in the apartment and wounded one officer
Melody Norton was with Sgt. Bobby Swartz, a 25-year veteran who was shot and killed during the incident, and deputy investigator Mark Johns, who was wounded
Officers repeatedly ordered the man to drop the knives, but he instead told officers “let me show you how fast I am”
“For all of those who now stand watch on Earth in your place, I salute you,” Peter Jerving’s brother said
A 54-page report concluded the officers shouldn’t face criminal charges after opening fire on a man who had what appeared to be a real gun near a hospital
“We’ve always known Graffit was brave; today he proved a hero. RIP Good Boy,” the sheriff’s office tweeted
Brooke Jenkins claims her predecessor sought manslaughter charges against Christopher Samayoa for “political reasons and not in the interests of justice”
Yardley Police Chief Joe Kelly said he’s constantly reminded of the terror of that day whenever he looks at his deformed left hand
Police were investigating a burglary when the man opened fire on them from inside his vehicle
The other wounded officer was discharged from the hospital over the weekend
The footage is from police officers who were clearing the area nearby the site of the police training facility
While the suspect’s motives remain under investigation, Chief Anthony Mata characterized the actions as part of a scheme to “ambush” officers
This was the second call to the house within weeks involving the suspect, who had a criminal history and falsely claimed to work for the CIA, DEA and FBI
When responding officers approached the suspect minutes later, he pulled out a foot-long knife and tried to throw it at them
Chief: “One of our finest, who put on that uniform, put on that badge, went into work last night, has paid the ultimate sacrifice for protecting our community”
The suspect fled on foot from officers as they were trying to handcuff him following the discovery of narcotics in his car
The two officers were each shot in the torso, but returned fire, hitting the man in one of his ankles
Officers had encountered the suspect about 30 minutes earlier after he was the subject of a trespassing call in a nearby neighborhood
Nicole Jackson, who was 14 at the time, and a 12-year-old boy broke into a home and used the guns inside to fire at deputies
“Detective Colas’ decision to fire his weapon constituted defense of another as a matter of law,” Justice Stephen McCullough said
As officers entered a home to serve an involuntary commitment order, the woman opened fire, hitting an officer and forcing others to take cover
Based on evidence at the scene, police believe the suspect may have lured officers to the home in order to ambush them
Bystanders helped the officer by putting a tourniquet on his leg and maintaining a perimeter while medics rushed to the scene
The man served time in prison from 2010 to 2020 for convictions for aggravated assault, armed robbery, marijuana violation and other charges
Two deputies were reported to be in serious condition, while the third deputy is in good condition
Protesters threw rocks and lit fireworks in front of a skyscraper that houses the Atlanta Police Foundation
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