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Texas K-9 and Suspect Killed in Hotel Shooting

The suspect came out of the room and walked down a staircase, yelling at officers before walking away. According to police, officers deployed a K-9 to help arrest him; however, when they did this, the man pulled out a gun.

March 14, 2025

McKinney, Texas, Police K-9 Azi was killed in Thursday in an incident that also killed a suspect.

Colorado SRO Stops Student from Taking Suspected Explosive Device into School

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says the SRO received information that a student had brought a device to the school. At around 9:28 a.m., the SRO located and detained the student.

March 5, 2025

An SRO at Ponderosa High School in Douglas County, Colorado, stopped a student from taking a suspicious device into the building, officials say.

San Antonio Police Release Video from Shooting That Wounded 7 Officers

Responding officers arrived around 8:30 p.m. and immediately came under fire outside of the subject’s apartment building. One officer was hit and transported to the hospital by a fellow officer.

February 26, 2025

Still from San Antonio Police video show suspect pointing gun at police helicopter.

Missing Iowa Police Dog Found Dead in Pond

“K9 Officer Monster has served on our department for the past 7 years and has made an impact on every officer, staff members, and the entire community. K9 Monster was a tremendous asset to our department and the community he served,” the chief said.

February 26, 2025

Mount Vernon-Lisbon (Iowa) Police K-9 Monster reportedly ran away from home Monday night. He was found dead in an icy pond Tuesday.

California Officer Injured in Motorcade Accident After Escorting Vice President

The Oceanside Police motorcycle officer had just cleared his detail, completed escort duty for the Vice President, and was heading back to the police station when the incident occurred.

February 18, 2025

NYPD Tactical Officer Shot and Wounded During Standoff

Rather than return fire, police “tactically repositioned” into the hallway, at which point Rivera barricaded himself in the apartment, with an upright couch blocking the doorway, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.

February 18, 2025

Off-Duty Florida Corrections Deputy Killed in “Targeted” Attack

Corrections deputy Basil Powell was shot and killed about 7:30 p.m. Monday night as he stepped out of his personal vehicle after returning home.

February 11, 2025

Denver Motor Officer Seriously Injured in Crash

According to the department's X post, the crash involved a motorist and the Denver motorcycle officer in Denver’s Civic Center neighborhood.

February 6, 2025

Maine State Police K-9, Suspect Killed at End of Standoff

The suspecallegedly fired his weapon at K-9 Preacher and struck the dog in the abdomen. Preacher, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic, where he was stabilized, but he died of his injuries Tuesday.

February 4, 2025

Maine State Police Sgt. Jonathan Russell with K-9 Preacher. Preacher was shot and mortally wounded during a tactical operation Monday.

Florida Sheriff’s K-9 Killed in Pursuit Crash

Miami Dade Sheriff's K-9 Roxi was injured Thursday night after a chase with an alleged drug trafficker ended with several vehicles being struck, including the one she was in. Her death was announced Monday.

February 3, 2025

Miami-Dade Sheriff's K-9 Roxi was mortally injured in a pursuit crash Thursday involving an alleged drug dealer. The death of Roxi, a narcotics dog, was announced Monday.

Gang Member Arrested in Immigration Raid was “Trying to Buy Grenades,” DHS Says

"He had just been a part of a gun weapons exchange and was trying to buy grenades," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said. "Why would anybody in this country need to buy a grenade and go out and perpetuate violence?"

January 30, 2025

ICE and DEA immigration raids in New York City.

SHOT Show 2025: Team Wendy Debuts Helmet that Offers Rifle Protection

Team Wendy’s RifleTech helmet offers NIJ Level III protection, meaning it’s built to stop rifle rounds, including 7.62x39 MSC, 7.62x51mm FMJ, and 5.56 M193 BT.

January 23, 2025

Louisiana Sheriff’s K-9 Dies of Medical Emergency After SWAT Operation

Macho, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois trained specifically for SWAT operations, located the suspect hiding inside a box spring. The K-9 restrained the individual until deputies apprehended him.

January 17, 2025

Jefferson Parish (Louisiana) Sheriff's K-9 Macho died Wednesday after a SWAT operation. He was eight years old.

California K-9 Loses Leg to Gunshot Wound

K-9 Murph was deployed to take the suspect into custody, police say. The suspect reportedly fired “at least one round” from the rifle, wounding K-9 Murph.

January 16, 2025

Vacaville (California) Police K-9 Murph was wounded by rifle fire Wednesday and lost his front left leg. He is expected to survive.

Suspect in Murder of Texas Deputy Killed in Shootout with Marshals

Deputies with the Marshal Service returned fire, shooting and killing the suspect in the dumpster. A deputy was wounded in the arm in the shootout. He's expected to be OK.

January 16, 2025

Deputy Jesus Vargas of the Brazoria County (Texas) Sheriff's Office was killed Wednesday morning while serving with a U.S. Marshals Service task force. A suspect was killed Wednesday night in a shootout with marshals.

Deputy Killed in Houston Shooting, Suspect at Large

The suspect has been identified as Sean Christopher Davis (aka Robert Lee Davis), 56. He is at large and reportedly the subject of a Blue Alert and manhunt.

January 15, 2025

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California Motor Deputy Killed in Collision with SUV

At about 5:30 a.m., Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Timothy Corlew, assigned to Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, was involved in an on-duty traffic accident and died.

January 8, 2025

Riverside County (California) Sheriff's Deputy Timothy Corlew was killed Wednesday morning in an on-duty crash.

Ohio K-9 Fatally Struck by Vehicle

K-9 Kaya was working with his handler Officer Jason Hall when Hall let the dog out of his police vehicle to "stretch his legs." Kaya then reportedly "got too close" to state Route 303 and was struck by a passing vehicle.

January 8, 2025

Streetsboro, Ohio, Police K-9 Kaya with his handler Officer Jason Hall. Kaya died on duty Tuesday.

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