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 armed suspect was shot as he attempted to flee officers
Moments earlier, the officer tried to stop the suspect by using a TASER on him
The suspect told a hotel manager to call the police because he had killed his wife, was heavily armed and was heading to a popular shopping area
Deputy Eric Madison killed Fredrick Hadden, 45, after Hadden fired at the officer and his former wife who was trying to escape him
“It was a long and horrific gun battle,” the chief said
The suspect was fatally shot by officers during the intense gun battle
The suspect had a vest, “lots of ammo,” a rifle and another gun
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The PD said the new policy was recommended by the National Police Foundation, which found Phoenix had more police shootings last year than any other U.S. PD
The police chief said the officer tried to present a “false image of heroism”
A rookie patrol officer accidentally shot and killed a woman when he fired repeatedly at a dog that was charging at him
Police were responding to a domestic abuse call when two men on a motorcycle hit their cruiser, forcing a confrontation later that ended with one of the men being shot by police
The man stabbed a security guard and ran into pedestrians with a stolen truck during the July 4 rampage
The driver of a fleeing car was fatally shot Friday during a frantic struggle with at least three cops
Sheriff’s office blames spokesman, who originally told reporters the suspect jerked open the door and showed the gun, for inaccurate information
The gunman was shot by a police officer
The gunfight occurred after several people called 911 to report a man carrying a long gun and threatening bystanders on Sunday
Officer was shot when he knocked at an apartment door while investigating a holdup earlier in the day
Deputy pleaded not guilty Wednesday to manslaughter in the 2018 shooting death
The gunman was firing from a third-floor window and at one point used a child as a human shield
White officers are not more likely to fatally shoot minority civilians compared to black or Hispanic officers
Following the shooting, officers asked the department for more ways for their cameras to start recording automatically
Police responded to the scene after a report of an apparently drunk man walking around in public with a machete
At least one bullet struck an officer’s shield
The officers can challenge their dismissals by filing lawsuits in Cook County Circuit Court
Birmingham police officer Cullen Stafford is spending his birthday recovering from gunshot wounds
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