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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The shooting occurred while the officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call
“It is a 2,000-pound weapon. They tried to end it peacefully, but ultimately, their lives were put in danger and they had to react.”
The man entered the detective’s office on the first floor of the building and began assaulting him with an unknown object, cutting the officer on the neck and head
Cedric Law, 26, was riding in the car with his mother and brother, who had just been involved in a domestic situation with his father
A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder
In June, the boy and a 14-year-old girl ran away from a children’s home and opened fire on deputies, police said
New video shows the aftermath of a February shooting that left an off-duty deputy dead
Officer Rick Hirshey “still has a long recovery period,” police said
A second officer was injured responding to a reported disturbance at the motel
A man wanted on multiple felony warrants pulled out a gun as officers tried to arrest him, police said
Police would have to wait 20 seconds before entering a residence for daytime searches, and 30 seconds at night
Officer Herbert Davis tried to take cover and returned fire during the Jan. 27 incident, new video shows
A violent scene brought traffic to a standstill Friday morning
The suspect ran into a business where he took an employee hostage, police said
Officers had been called to a reported shoplifting before the suspect opened fire
Joplin Police Chief Sloan Rowland announced that patrol officer Jake Reed’s family said he was being prepared to donate organs
The suspect opened fire from an outbuilding and was shot by a second deputy, police said
The man began to move toward officers after he was repeatedly told to drop his gun, video shows
“When I received word of the shooting I immediately said, ‘Let’s download the videos and let me see it,’” Mayor Eric Adams said.
The suspect stole a patrol car before an exchange of gunfire, police said
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rules on officers’ failure to warn before shooting a suspect pointing a gun at them
Eric DeValkenaere’s attorney said the detective was trying to protect his partner, who “is alive today because of the decision”
The jury of eight men and four women delivered its verdict about three hours after it took the case
Officer Donald Sahota died in January after he was mistakenly shot by a responding deputy while struggling with a suspect at his home
The deputies were attempting to handcuff the man when he grabbed the weapon hidden in his waistband
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman commended his staff for how they handled the situation
Detective Anthony Garcia got back up and fired off several shots after a driver rammed into him
The officer was in serious but stable condition, police said
A woman stole and crashed a cop car before running off, police said
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the suspect opened fire on deputies, forcing them to return fire
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