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 police officer was shot in the torso and hand but “his vest did its job and he doesn’t appear to be seriously injured,” authorities said.
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The coroner’s report noted that Sgt. Helus was shot six times and that it was the CHP officer’s bullet that fatally struck him
Officer Juan Gomez, 30, fired at robbery suspect Edwin Castillo-Concepcion 27 times — and had to stop once to reload, said sources
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Officer Michael Smith was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and was in critical condition
The LEO subdued the man after a fight, but seconds later, the man emerged and charged at the officer
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The officer was in critical condition after being shot in his “face/neck area”
Citing a continued investigation, authorities have said they will not release the video publicly or show it to the family of the man who was fatally shot
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The man previously served eight years in prison for kidnapping and threatening police with a firearm
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“This [trial] is going to have a chilling effect on appropriate, aggressive policing,” the executive director of the National Fraternal Order of Police said
The incident happened a day after three people, including Officer Samuel Jimenez, were shot to death at a local hospital
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The suspect shot at police before leading officers on a vehicle pursuit
The video shows the car’s driver, 29-year-old Luis Cobos-Cenobio, open his door and begin firing at the officer
Witnesses reported a police officer repeatedly ordered the guard to drop his gun before he was fatally shot
Officers first attempted to subdue the former captain with a TASER before shooting
Jemel Roberson, 26, had detained a shooting suspect when officers arrived and saw him holding a gun
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