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Search Result: Officer-Involved Shootings

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L.A. Mayor Defends Police Shooting of Day Laborer

September 9, 2010

“We’ve got to go through an investigation,” Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said. “But when it’s all said and done, I’ll guarantee you what’s going to come out is that these guys are heroes, and I stand by them.”

California OIS Suspect Acted Violently, Reached for Spatula

September 8, 2010

After reaching for the handle of the object in his waistband, Moran began to move towards the officers and began to pull the metal object from his waist in a threatening manner. Officers Robert Laxton, a 7-year veteran, and Joseph Lamantia, a two-year officer, then shot him.

LAPD Chief Beck Says Shooting of Day Laborer Was Justified

September 8, 2010

Police also showed photographs of the bloodied 6-inch switchblade they say Jamines, 37, was holding at the time of the shooting. Investigators are testing the blood to see whose it is, the LAPD said.

Shot Suspect Struggled With Georgia Deputy In Cruiser's Backseat

September 7, 2010

Kevin Brayano Pao was found in the back seat of the patrol car with a nylon bag over his shoulder and a semiautomatic handgun concealed in a shirt between his legs, according to the report. Pao had apparently removed the gun from the bag.

Three LAPD Officers Injured During Standoff With Shooting Protesters

September 7, 2010

Four protesters were arrested and three LAPD officers were injured when bottles and a rock were thrown at them.

Seattle Officer's Fatal Shooting of Homeless Carver Questioned

September 1, 2010

At a news briefing on Tuesday, Chief John Diaz said he has "a lot more questions that answers" about the event. A day earlier, Officer Ian Birk fired four rounds at John T. Williams, a wood carver who had a folding knife with a 3-inch blade and a piece of wood in his hands.

Critically Wounded California Officer's Condition Improves

August 31, 2010

After the shooting, doctors needed 60 units of blood to stabilize Young, which triggered an outpouring of support, including two Richmond PD officers who received permission to donate while on duty.

Oklahoma City Officer Ambushed After DUI Stop

August 30, 2010

Lawson was driving her cruiser north on Miller Avenue following the stop, when a young Hispanic man walked toward her and opened fire. Several rounds struck the cruiser, penetrating the passenger-side door and hitting Lawson, who radioed dispatch that she had been hit, before exiting the vehicle and returning fire.

Oklahoma City PD Searches For Ambush Suspect

August 30, 2010

Oklahoma City police officer Katie Lawson was ambushed Sunday evening, following a DUI traffic stop. The officer was struck, when a young Hispanic man opened fire on her cruiser while she left the scene. Watch this NewsOK.com report.

Army Deserter Killed In Gun Battle With Utah Officers

August 28, 2010

A 28-year-old Army deserter wearing fatigues, military boots and full body armor exchanged fire at a busy intersection with Salt Lake City (Utah) PD officers, who fatally shot him.

California Officer Takes 60 Units of Blood After Gunshot

August 28, 2010

Fremont officer Todd Young, 39, and a fellow officer had tried to arrest Andrew Barrientos, 20, who was wanted for a string of crimes. Young, who required 60 units of blood during surgery, is in critical but stable condition.

Army Deserter Engages Utah Officers

August 28, 2010

A 28-year-old Army deserter wearing fatigues, military boots and full body armor exchanged fire at a busy intersection with Salt Lake City (Utah) PD officers, who fatally shot him. Watch KSL-TV's news report.

Oklahoma Deputy's Ballistic Vest Stops Four Chest Shots

August 22, 2010

Leeds was shot Wednesday night during a traffic stop west of Shawnee, when he approached a red extended-cab Chevrolet truck with three men. One of the suspects opened the rear window and fired at the deputy.

Domestic Violence Suspect Fatally Shot After Fighting Officers

August 17, 2010

Seattle police officers who arrived at a grocery store Monday evening to question a domestic-violence suspect fatally shot the man, after he fought with them and pulled a gun from his waistband.

Gunman Ignites Ammo-Laden Truck, Fires at Texas PD Station

August 17, 2010

A gunman reportedly set fire to a vehicle outside of the McKinney (Texas) PD station and then began firing as passing vehicles with a semiautomatic rifle.

Undercover Miami Officer Fatally Shoots Armed 16-Year-Old

August 13, 2010

An undercover Miami police officer involved in a robbery sting fatally shot a 16-year-old who had pointed a gun at his partner, who was posing as a pizza delivery man.

Wound Expert Says NYPD's Firepower In Harlem Was Sufficient

August 12, 2010

All officers were carrying one of the NYPD's approved on-duty 9mm handguns and fired Speer Gold Dot, 124-grain hollow-point bullets, Sgt. Kevin Hayes told POLICE Magazine. Officers carry magazines with a 15+1 capacity.

9mm NYPD Round Killed Instigator of Harlem Brawl

August 10, 2010

Luis Soto, the 21-year-old involved in the fistfight that triggered a weekend melee at a Harlem block-party barbecue, was killed by a 9mm round fired from a NYPD officer.

Lessons Learned from the Mehserle Trial

August 9, 2010

The Mehserle story serves as a cautionary tale for all officers and all law enforcement agencies.

Two NYPD Officers Shot In Harlem Gunfight at 500-Person Barbecue

August 8, 2010

Angel Alvarez, 23, shot an killed 21-year-old Luis Soto, then exchanged fire with at least five officers. Alvarez fired at least four rounds, and Officer Michael Tadeschi was likely struck by a friendly fire round that deflected after striking his ballistic vest.

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