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NewsJune 3, 2024

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.

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NewsJune 3, 2024

Florida Sheriff Fires Deputy Over Fatal Shooting

An internal investigation of the May 3 shooting found Deputy Eddie Duran’s use of deadly force that ended in the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson was not reasonable, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.

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NewsJune 3, 2024

Arizona Tribal Officer Killed Responding to Disturbance

Joshua Briese, who had been with the Police Department for less than a year, and another officer responded to a disturbance call involving a large crowd. Multiple gunshots were fired and both officers were struck.

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NewsMay 31, 2024

California Agency Releases Video of Skateboard Attack on Officer That Resulted in Injury and OIS

The officer’s head injury led to him withdrawing from the pursuit. Responding officers rushed him to a fire station where he and his fellow officers mistakenly told the firefighters that he had been shot in the head.

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NewsMay 31, 2024

Minneapolis Officer Killed by Wounded Man He was Helping

Officer Jamal Mitchell, 36, was fatally shot Thursday while rendering aid to people wounded at the scene, according to Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans.

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NewsMay 31, 2024

Connecticut Trooper Killed On Duty in Hit-and-Run

State Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier was a nine-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police and a member of the 125th Training Troop, state police said.

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NewsMay 30, 2024

Michigan Detective Faces Murder Charge for Hitting Fleeing Suspect with SUV

Detective Sgt. Brian Keely, 50, of Grand Rapids is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, following the death of Samuel Sterling, who died after fleeing from troopers.

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NewsMay 29, 2024

Louisiana Officer Found Dead in Patrol Vehicle

An autopsy was performed Wednesday. Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson cited heart complications as a factor in the corporal's death. Layrisson said the 44-year-old officer had a blockage in one artery.

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NewsMay 29, 2024

All Charges Dropped Against Pro Golfer in “Officer Dragging” Incident

Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 player, was on his way to Valhalla for an early-morning tee time in the second round of the PGA Championship when he was stopped by police just outside the club's gates.

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NewsMay 29, 2024

Civilian with Gun Comes to Aid of Pennsylvania Officer During Shootout

"He had a valid concealed-carry permit, he had a gun," Mercer County District Attorney Peter C. Acker said. "He went to where the police officer was and fired on the suspect."

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