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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These brave officers stopped the assault and prevented further tragedy
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Police first TASERed the woman after she threatened them with a stick, but it didn’t work
The incident occurred when officers arrived to serve the man an eviction notice
The former officer reportedly called police saying he “wanted to fight” officers
The driver’s family plans to pursue civil charges against the department
“The heroism of these officers is truly remarkable,” Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley said
“We will find out exactly what happened,” Mayor Mike Rawlings pledged
The on-duty officer was patrolling the airport when the semi-automatic rifle went off
Officer Matthew Stull shot a suspect who fled and refused to drop a handgun
Angelo Alston faces charges including attempted murder, kidnapping and burglary
The officer saw the suspect “fall, drop the knife, rearm himself and become an eminent danger”
Cops would not have to fill out a use of force report, but supervisors would have to review the gun-pointing incident
Officer J.C. Vucich said he fired because he thought the driver of the car was attempting to hit him
Eugene Jonathan James faces up to 10 years in prison
Ralph Stanley Elrod, Jr., avoided the death penalty and received two life-in-prison-without-parole terms
The suspect was seen wearing a mask and holding a firearm
Officer tried to warn others that the suspect may have had a weapon, but couldn’t reach them
Surveillance footage showed suspect telling employee he was “ready to die”
The trooper tried to pull over the man for aggravated speeding and reckless driving
Officials released audio and video of the vehicle pursuit, shootout and hostage standoff
The suspect will be charged with three counts of attempted murder for each officer at the scene
The incident occurred during a traffic stop when the suspect refused to hand over an illegal gun
Daniel Clary was sentenced to 53 and a half to 110 years in state prison
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Man’s sister says family “do not hold the (sheriff’s office) in any way responsible” for his death
BPD detectives will continue to investigate after an outside review concluded Sean Suiter died by suicide
Blake Bortles provided meals for police who responded to the mass shooting at a video game tournament
Dashboard camera footage shows suspect running towards officers with item in hand
Bystander’s filming “only served to inflame” the situation, sheriff says
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