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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Officer William Eierman is in stable condition at a hospital after being shot twice Wednesday night
Officer Jonathan Roselle had an “unreasonable” belief that his safety was endangered when he shot Joseph Santos, DA said
The plainclothes officers were sitting in their vehicle at a red light Tuesday night when at least one suspect opened fire
Black Lives Matter protesters harassed a Sacramento police officer linked to the Stephon Clark shooting on the day of his wedding
A man who apparently mistakenly thought his home was being broken into opened fire on police as they sought to serve an arrest warrant for his grandson
Officer William Darby and two other officers were placed on desk duty at the time of the shooting, but a review board later cleared them
Jason Potts, 49, suffered a broken jaw and may have artery damage along with other injuries
The deputy likely saved a woman’s life, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said
Why Karrar Al Khammasi wasn’t deported was among the questions left unanswered Friday as his bond was revoked
A witness posted the videos and said she witnessed Joseph Santos “act like a complete maniac and scare the lives of those behind the wheel” before the shooting
Police said Officer Cem Duzel had movement on both sides of his body overnight
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The chief defended the actions of his officers and said tears had been shed at the Aurora PD over the tragedy
Officials said the suspect was shooting at troopers during the pursuit, and one of the bullets struck and killed K-9 Vader
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Police said the suspect assaulted the officer twice and charged at him before being shot
The parents of Antwon Rose allege Officer Michael Rosfeld used excessive and deadly force in the June 19 shooting
Officer Cem Duzel was critically wounded after police exchanged gunfire with a suspect
The chief said the suspect put his truck in reverse and started “coming straight at one of our officers” before he was shot
Lawyers for Officer Van Dyke alleged that the enormous publicity surrounding Van Dyke’s case makes it impossible to find an impartial jury in Cook County
About 300 protesters called for the officers involved to be fired and arrested, though a prosecutor announced a day earlier that he was declining to file charges
Police, who described the scene in a statement as “very chaotic and violent,” said they encountered an armed man, who turned out to be the homeowner, and shot him
Authorities deployed K-9 Hemi during a pursuit when the suspect fatally shot him
Police said the suspect deflected multiple beanbag rounds from police before grabbing a hostage and raising a knife to her neck
Officer Michael Michalski went to a home to arrest Jonathan Copeland Jr. on a warrant when Copeland allegedly ambushed the officer
Investigators said the suspect knocked Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller onto his back and pulled the LEO’s gun from his belt
Authorities used a TASER but it failed to subdue a suspect charged in the fatal shooting of Trooper Tyler Edenhofer
No Border Patrol agents were gravely hurt
A prosecutor says 31-year-old Thurman Blevins turned toward officers with a gun in his hand before he was shot on June 23
Officials said Officers Donald DeMiranda and Ryan Moore are both in good condition following the exchange of gunfire
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