Tribal Officer Shot and Killed in Arizona

County officials say it started when a White Mountain Apache police officer pulled over a vehicle at around 7 p.m.

June 3, 2022

An Arizona tribal police officer was killed and another was wounded in shootings on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation on Thursday, according to the Navajo County Sheriff's Office.

The suspect involved was also shot and killed. No names were released, according to Fox 10.

County officials say it started when a White Mountain Apache police officer pulled over a vehicle at around 7 p.m.

"An altercation occurred between the officer and the person operating the vehicle," officials said. "During the altercation, the officer was fatally shot."

The suspected shooter reportedly stole the officer's police car and fled.

During a gun battle after the pursuit, the suspect was killed and a second officer was shot, officials said.

Editorial

Maximizing Fleet Efficiency and Accountability with Traka Key Management Solutions

Maximizing Fleet Efficiency and Accountability with Traka Key Management Solutions

Banner Final Gettyimages 1310108875 170667a

Staying Ahead of the Curve: Navigating Emerging Drugs for Law Enforcement

Banner Final Gettyimages 470407026 170667a

How to Support More Effective De-Escalation and Use-of-Force Training

Web Graphic Thumbnail Rtcc Checklist 375x480

Build Your Real-Time Crime Center

3 Officers Killed, 5 Wounded Serving Warrant in Charlotte

Chief Jonathan Jennings called the incident the worst shooting involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers in the 32 years he has served with the department. “It’s an absolute tragic day for the city of Charlotte and the profession of law enforcement.”

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Jonathan Jennings responds to press questions about the killing of three law enforcement officers on April 29, 2024.

Florida Deputies Wounded in Shootout with Sovereign Citizen, Sheriff Says

"It was a gunfight. There were 38 shots fired. We hit the suspect eight times, and he was immediately deceased," Sheriff Grady Judd stated.

Louisiana Officers Shot, Suspect Killed in Standoff

Kenner Police say the suspect suddenly appeared with a rifle, shooting the three officers. One was hit in the arm, one in the leg and one in the stomach.

Los Angeles County Deputy Dies After Being Found Unresponsive at Station

An ambulance was dispatched to the South Los Angeles station around 4 p.m. on calls of an unresponsive deputy.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Jonathan Stewart died Saturday after a medical event at the South LA station.

Marshal Reportedly Killed, “Numerous” Officers Shot in Charlotte

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police said the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, made up of multiple agencies, was attempting to serve a warrant when it engaged in gunfire with a subject.

Massachusetts Sergeant Fatally Struck by Construction Equipment at Off-Duty Workplace

Billerica Police Sgt. Ian Taylor, 49, was working at a road construction site in Billerica when he was hit shortly before 2 p.m. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

Billerica, Massachusetts, Police Sergeant Ian Taylor was killed during an off-duty assignment Friday.

Texas Officer Dies from Wounds Suffered in Domestic Response Shooting

The man who reportedly shot and killed Officer Kyle Hicks was identified Tuesday by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s officer as 26-year-old Colton Foster. He was fatally shot by officers responding with Hicks.

Officer Kyle Hicks of the Corpus Christi, Texas, Police Department died Wednesday from wounds he suffered during a Saturday domestic response shooting.

Texas Sheriff’s Investigator Fatally Struck After Stopping to Help at Crash

A white Chevrolet truck was nearing the deputy's patrol vehicle and attempted to swerve to avoid it. Still, the Chevrolet hit the deputy despite the deputy trying to get out of the way, the sheriff said.

Harris County, Texas, Sheriff's investigator John Hampton Coddou was fatally struck at an accident scene Tuesday.

Murder of Chicago Officer Driving Home from Shift Will be Classified Line of Duty

The death of Officer Luis M. Huesca will be classified as line of duty. Huesca was driving home from his shift Sunday when he was slain in an apparent carjacking.

Chicago Officer Luis M. Huesca was murdered Sunday while he drove home from his shift. The department says the murder will be considered line of duty.

New York Officer Shot in the Leg Last Week Faces Long Recovery

“The surgeons had to insert a rod to secure the broken femur, but were unable to remove all of the fragments of the bullet as they were too close to his femoral artery,” a supporter wrote on GoFundMe.

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.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announces the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of a motorcycle patrol deputy. Deputy Samuel Aispuro was protected by his body armor during the Monday ambush.

Axon Introduces AI-Powered, Automated Police Reporting Tool

Agency trials have resulted in roughly one hour of time saved per day on paperwork, the company says. For every eight officers who use Draft One during their day, that translates to an extra eight-hour shift or more.

Officer using Draft One. The new Axon tool transcribes audio from the company's current body-worn cameras and uses artificial intelligence to produce a police report.

Page 1 of 2355