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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An armed man wounded one person in gunfire that led to evacuations and lockdowns in a popular dining and shopping area
The suspect started to shout anti-police sentiments and then pointed a gun at the officers in the lobby of the station, reported Superintendent David Brown
Porter Burks, who was fatally shot after charging at officers with a knife, had a long history of mental illness
The deputy had fired his gun to try to stop the pit bull from attacking a fellow officer
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Deputy Blane Lane was “the epitome of what American law enforcement is about”
“These officers made the ultimate sacrifice, and our city made a pledge to them and their families to never forget.”
Body camera footage shows Wash. Officer Avery Smith bailing out of her car and exchanging bullets with the suspect
The trooper was shot in the face and chest when he and members of his narcotics unit were conducting undercover surveillance
Officers were conducting surveillance on the suspect stemming from warrants associated with a home invasion and bank robbery
The shooter put several rounds through a patrol car’s windshield and later disabled a second pursuing vehicle
The man climbed five stories of a fire escape to infiltrate a police facility while officers were undergoing a SWAT training exercise
The law doesn’t prevent police video from being released, but individuals must go through a judge to acquire video that involves an officer death
During the course of about four minutes, the man fired 15 rounds from two rifles at officers responding to reports he assaulted a family member
The trooper was shot as he and other members of a narcotics unit were conducting surveillance in Detroit
The suspect entered a Chicago police facility while officers were undergoing a SWAT training exercise and grabbed at least two guns before he was shot and wounded
The $25M would help Michigan State Police buy bullet-resistant windows and doors to help prevent officer injuries and deaths
Washington State Patrol Trooper Dean Atkinson was rammed by a vehicle and then shot
The 30 search warrants released this week describe videos that caught the final moments of Deputy Ned Byrd’s life
“You did nothing wrong; hopefully you can move past this tragedy to continue your duties as an officer that serves the community to the best of your ability”
Officer Thadeu Holloway suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the shooting
Dean Atkinson Jr. remained conscious and alert and drove himself a little more than a mile and a half to a hospital
Police returned fire, wounding the suspect and avoiding further injuries to the public
Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton died at a health facility surrounded by her family
“When you take a 2,500-pound bullet and you ram a deputy who is standing at the apex of a door, this is the end result. Period,” the sheriff said
Isaiah Steven Williams was armed with an automatic rifle and tactical gear during the rampage
“Hey!” Officer Tierney Tomburo yells as she runs after the suspect; she then screams, “No!” as the suspect turns around and shoots Tomburo in the pelvis
Officer Lloyd “Mike” Todd was shot in the head attempting to stop a van wanted in connection with an abduction
Lukas Alves faces multiple charges, including the use of a firearm during a felony
Sonny Thomas Almanza was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Officer Dillon Vakoff
Officer Dillon Michael Vakoff, 27, previously served six years in the U.S. Air Force before joining the Arvada Police Department in 2019
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