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Search Result: Duty Deaths

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Nevada C.O. Dies After Inmate Assault

January 31, 2012

Nevada Correctional Officer Tracy Hardin suffered a heart attack after struggling with an inmate at the High Desert State Prison.

Man Charged In Killing of S.C. Officer, Girlfriend

January 29, 2012

Master Cpl. Sandy Rogers, 48, a 27-year veteran of the force, was fatally shot while investigating a suspicious vehicle in an Aiken park about 7:30 a.m. Saturday.

Neb. Officer Killed In Rollover Crash

January 27, 2012

Lincoln (Neb.) Police Officer Tony Howe was killed in a rollover collision while driving to work on Wednesday night.

Atlanta Cop Struck, Killed While Assisting Another Officer

January 25, 2012

An Atlanta Police officer was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver just north of downtown late Tuesday night.

Ky. Deputy Killed In 3-Car Crash

January 24, 2012

Pike County (Ky.) Sheriff's Deputy James Thacker was killed in a three-car accident late Monday.

Stabbed Ark. C.O. Was Checking Inmate for Contraband

January 23, 2012

Sgt. Barbara Ester, 47, was investigating a report of an inmate wearing an unauthorized pair of tennis shoes when she was stabbed multiple times at the East Arkansas Unit near Brickeys.

Honolulu Police Officer Killed In Fiery Crash

January 23, 2012

A Honolulu Police officer was killed Saturday, after stopping to help a couple who had been stranded on the H-1 freeway.

La. Deputy Killed In Head-On Crash

January 19, 2012

Calcasieu Parish (La.) Sheriff's Office deputy Randall Benoit died in a head-on collision Wednesday in Carlyss. Dep. Benoit was killed when a Ford Focus driven by Charles Harrell, 28, crossed the center line and struck his patrol car.

Body of Missing Missouri Trooper Found

January 13, 2012

Searchers have discovered the body of a missing Missouri Highway Patrol trooper who was swept away by Missouri River flood waters last summer.

Ariz. Deputy Shot by Burglar at Medical Plaza

January 8, 2012

A Maricopa County (Ariz.) Sheriff's deputy was fatally shot early Sunday after a burglary suspect opened fire at him at an Anthem medical plaza. The deputy was wearing body armor, but was shot by rifle fire.

FLEOA Foundation Supports Families of Slain Federal LEOs

January 7, 2012

The foundation of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) has set up memorial funds to assist the families of two fallen federal officers. The funds will benefit the families of ATF Special Agent John Capano and Park Ranger Margaret Anderson, who were killed by gunfire.

Firearms-Related LE Deaths Officers Continue In 2012

January 6, 2012

The past week was especially deadly for law enforcement, as three officers were killed on duty in the first five days of the year. Firearms-related fatalities accounted all of the fatalities.

Utah Officer Killed, Five Wounded in Drug Raid

January 5, 2012

An Ogden (Utah) Police officer, among six gunned down Wednesday night while serving a search warrant, has died from his injuries.

Park Ranger Fatally Shot at Mt. Rainer National Park

January 2, 2012

Park Ranger Margaret Anderson was fatally shot following a New Year's Day traffic stop. Authorities searched for the suspect early Monday, as the park was closed and evacuated.

Minn. Cop Shot In Head Succumbs To Injuries

December 31, 2011

The small southeastern Minnesota town of Lake City is in mourning this weekend over the death of police officer Shawn Schneider, shot in the head early last week during a domestic call.

Police Fatalities Rise 13% In 2011

December 28, 2011

The number of law enforcement officers killed by firearms made 2011 a deadly year for officers now dealing with greater challenges in an already hazardous profession. For the first time in 14 years, the number of officers killed by gunfire (68) surpassed the number killed in traffic-related accidents (64).

Fla. Motor Cop Killed In Crash

December 27, 2011

A Seminole County (Fla.) Sheriff's deputy was killed in a crash, after a driver pulled out in front of him while turning left on Monday afternoon. Deputy Matt Miller served with the agency for nearly 24 years.

Fla. Officer Succumbs to Wounds

December 22, 2011

A central Florida police officer who was shot in the head while searching a suspect "will not and cannot recover" from his injuries, Lakeland Police Chief Lisa Womack said during a press conference.

1 Officer Killed, 1 Wounded in S.C. Shootout

December 21, 2011

Local police and the Aiken, S.C., community are in mourning today after an Aiken County Public Safety officer is dead and another officer and a suspect were shot Tuesday evening following a traffic stop.

Virginia Cop Dies During Dive Training

December 20, 2011

A member of the Chesapeake (Va.) Police Department's dive team died during a training exercise at Oak Grove Lake Park on Tuesday.

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