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 Oliver Johnson, 25, was at home playing games with his family when a bullet struck and killed him
Officer Jesus Cordova was killed after responding to a reported carjacking
A state police affidavit was filed as 29-year-old John Williams made his initial court appearance on a murder charge
Officers Rogelio Santander and Crystal Almeida were just rookies, but even veteran cops were envious of their chemistry
“We did use Cpl. Cole’s handcuffs. I think that was fitting,” Sheriff Dale Lancaster said
Law enforcement officials say the search for 29-year-old John Williams, which entered its fourth day, is over
Herman Bell’s release spurred protests from LE, elected officials and the family of one of the slain officers
Officer Jesus Cordova attempted to initiate a traffic stop before the suspect exited the vehicle and fired at the officer
Corporal Darrell Campbell said he suffers from seizures that make him tired and cause him to fall asleep
Police believe the suspect also fired his weapon during the encounter
Jim and Doug discuss how the mainstream news outlets and social media — along with the efforts of organized groups — create such an uproar after an OIS
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Brandon McCall, who proclaimed he wanted to go to war with police, is accused of killing Officer David Sherrard
“We will do anything to resolve this situation peacefully,” Sheriff Dale Lancaster said
Mohamed Noor argued that he acted in self-defense when he fired the fatal shot from inside his police SUV
Bryce Dion, who was wearing body armor, died after a being shot below his left armpit
Luis Bracamontes was sentenced to death for killing Deputy Danny Oliver and Detective Michael Davis Jr.
A manhunt continues for 29-year-old John Williams, who police say killed Cpl. Eugene Cole on Wednesday
“This shouldn’t be made political. I think this bill will save lives across the board,” Sheriff Tony Spurlock said
A state legislator plans to introduce a bill to change the legal standard for LE in California from using “objectively reasonable force” to “necessary force”
More than a thousand people attended the memorial service for Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey, who were killed in an ambush last week
Police continue to search for 29-year-old John Williams, who they say killed Cpl. Eugene Cole
Mayor Mike Rawlings announced that Officer Rogelio Santander succumbed to his wounds at a Dallas hospital
Two Dallas police officers and a home improvement store employee are out of surgery after being shot
The officers were responding to a domestic call when the fatal encounter occurred
Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez was fatally shot as he threw rocks at authorities during a drug smuggling attempt
Commissioner James O’Neil said the state’s Parole Board “failed grievously” by allowing Herman Bell to go free
Daniel K. Clary faces two counts of attempted murder after firing at two troopers, critically injuring Cpl. Seth Kelly