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Officer-Involved Shootings

The Officer-Involved Shootings topic page provides news about cops in deadly confrontations, as well as tactical tips and columnists’ perspective on how to handle such situations. Most police officers will go through an entire career without discharging their weapon in the commission of their job. But on a daily basis, every single officer thinks about being in a gunfight.
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February 28, 2012

NY cop escapes injury in gun battle

One shot struck Officer Thomas Richards's gun belt, but the bullet was deflected by a spare ammunition magazine - Full Story
February 27, 2012

NC officer opens fire after man rams cruiser

Sheriff Van Duncan said his officers "acted appropriately" when Jacob Cody Plemmons rammed his truck into a patrol car, pinning two deputies inside - Full Story
February 27, 2012

Texas officer fatally shoots suspect

SWAT officers were told 52-year-old Travis Henderson had a firearm and planned to harm himself - Full Story
February 27, 2012

Mass. officer shot by Sgt. improving

Authorities said Saturday that Hamilton Sgt. Ken Nagy had arranged to meet with Lantych Friday night when the 44-year-old Nagy shot him - Full Story
February 25, 2012
DA: Mass. sergeant shoots officer, kills self

DA: Mass. sergeant shoots officer, kills self

Authorities found Beverly police Officer Jason Lantych shot multiple times - Full Story
February 24, 2012

Video: Calif. carjacking suspect brandishes gun, is shot

Suspect was seen driving deliberately and even using his turn signals during the bizarre pursuit which ended in a gas station gunfight - Full Story
February 23, 2012

Ex-Philly officer will get life for fatal shooting

A former Philadelphia police officer has been convicted for shooting a neighbor while off-duty - Full Story
February 22, 2012

Texas deputy fatally shoots suspect

Man tried to reach for gun in his jeans - Full Story
February 22, 2012

2 Fla. women dead in home, officers shoot suspect

SWAT was called after neighbors heard shots - Full Story
February 21, 2012

Sheriff: Let Marine shooting investigation play self out

Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens addressed questions about the shooting of Marine Sgt. Manuel Loggins in an interview - Full Story



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