Tag: Ballistic Vest Saves

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Vermont Officer Shot Responding to House Fire, Saved by Vest

Investigators said the officer responded with firefighters to the scene after smoke was seen coming from a window at the home. Vermont State Police said he was shot twice, with one of the bullets stopped by his body armor and the other wounding his leg.

April 24, 2025

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Philadelphia Officer Shot After Gun Grab Attack, Saved by Vest

After getting out of the vehicle at the hospital, the suspect turned and attacked the officers, and soon the officers were down on the ground with the man.

March 20, 2025

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Philadelphia Officer Shot, Saved by Body Armor

Police say the suspect opened fire and an officer was hit in the hand and in his jacket, striking his body armor. Officers reportedly did not return fire.

February 12, 2025

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2 Phoenix Officers Wounded in Shooting, 1 Critical

“One officer was saved by his ballistic vest,” Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan said.

September 4, 2024

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Illinois Officer Saved by Vest, K-9 Killed in Shooting

Illinois State Police said Officer Allen Averbeck was taken to an area hospital for treatment for injuries. He was reportedly saved from more serious injuries by his body armor.

August 22, 2024

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2 NYPD Officers Shot in Gunfight with Migrant Suspect

The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as Bernardo Raul Castro Mato, 19, a Venezuelan migrant who entered the U.S. through Eagle Pass, Texas, in July 2023. His last known address was a migrant shelter at a hotel in Queens.

June 3, 2024

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Ohio Officer Shot in Vest, Suspect Killed

The officer was not publicly identified. He was not seriously injured, police union leaders said. He was transported in stable condition to an area hospital.

May 13, 2024

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Texas Officer Shot in Chest, Saved by Armor

Upon arrival, the responding officers were assessing the situation when, unexpectedly, the homeowner fired a shot, striking one officer in the chest, police say.

May 10, 2024

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California Motor Deputy Shot in Back at Intersection, Saved by Armor

Deputy Samuel Aispuro was in uniform and was riding a department-issued motorcycle at the time of the shooting. The round did not penetrate the vest, and he is in stable condition at a local hospital.

April 23, 2024

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Kentucky Deputy Shot Serving Papers, Saved by Vest

Police say his vest saved his life, saying if it had hit even just an inch away from where it did, in either direction, this could have been a very different situation.

March 19, 2024

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Boston Officer Shot at Domestic, Saved by Vest

Prosecutors said the suspect led police on a foot chase, and as an officer was trying to place Lewis in custody, a gun went off, striking the officer, who was wearing a ballistic vest and not seriously injured.

March 19, 2024

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Minnesota Sheriff Slams Officials for Only Caring About Officers When They are Killed

"Can you care about us before we’re dead?" said Sheriff Bob Fletcher. "Everyone rushes to make a positive statement when someone is killed but before that the support is waning."

March 4, 2024