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Off-Duty CA Officer Shoots Self, Kills Bystander While Cleaning Gun

Officer Francisco Villicana was cleaning his personal gun Friday around 5:45 p.m. in Salinas when he mistakenly fired the single round that killed Luis Alfredo Ferro-Sanchez, police said.

Santa Cruz, CA, officer Francisco Villicana was cleaning his personal gun when it fired, wounding him and killing a bystander. (Photo: Santa Cruz PD)

Colorado Officer was Called “Incompetent” Before Patrol Car was Hit by Train Seriously Injuring Suspect

The Platteville Police Department hired the officer directly from another agency, where he had come under intense criticism from both subordinates and commanders, who expressed deep and ongoing concerns about his ability as a police officer.

Man Gets 7.5 Years for Dragging Officer into Crowd During Jan. 6 Riot

In their own pre-sentencing memorandum, prosecutors said as the crowd retreated, Head "wrapped his arm around Officer Fanone's neck and emitted a sickening yell to his fellow rioters — 'I've got one,'" dragging the officer into the mob.

Albuquerque Head, 43, pleaded guilty in May to assaulting the officer. (Photo: U.S. Government Exhibit)

WI Trooper Lends Assistance to Injured Eagle

He protected the eagle with his cruiser while he called the Wisconsin DNR for assistance and escorted the eagle to safety as it crossed the road and bedded down in tall grass.

A trooper recently spotted a bald eagle on the edge of the highway and found it had an injured wing. He escorted the bird to safety while awaiting response by DNR officers.

3 MA Cops Injured Apprehending Man Reported Urinating at Former Workplace

The officer was eventually able to break free when Miron switched into reverse, again striking the cruiser. Police say he then drove around the parking lot at a high rate of speed, forcing officers to run out of the way to avoid being hit.

MA Pursuit Ends with Car Crashing into Living Room

The resident says he had just stood up to get a snack when the car plowed through the wall, which he described as sounding like a bomb going off.

Critically Injured IL Officer Met with Suspect Hours Before Attack

About 20 minutes after a fire that the suspect is accused of setting, the suspect walked into the East Moline Police Station and happened to speak with Sgt. William Lind.

Heroic FL Officer Honored with Monument Made from His Crashed Patrol Car

"A lion was very much like how Jesse (Madsen) was, fierce and protective, but still family oriented," said Tampa Police Major Eric Defelice, a co-worker and close friend. "So, it really embodied what Jesse meant to us."

The Lion statue honoring Officer Jesse Madsen and other fallen Tampa officers incorporates parts of Madsen's patrol vehicle. (Photo: Tampa PD/Screen Shot)

VA Officers Shot Responding to Emotionally Disturbed Person

Information suggested that the suspect, who was also shot and is now in custody, attacked one officer while the officer's partner was upstairs interviewing family members.

CA Officers Prevent Gang Shooting at Town's Halloween Event

“They weren’t there to shoot at random people,” police said. “They were there specifically to target rival gang members."

Off-Duty MN Officer Saves Man Having Cardiac Event at Gym

When the man collapsed to the floor of Timberwolf Crossfit and had no pulse, Sgt. Michael Dahl administered CPR and called out for an AED.

South St. Paul, MN, Police Sgt. Michael Dahl came to the aid of a man suffering a cardiac crisis at a local gym last week. (Photo: South St. Paul PD)

Quick Police Action Prevented Massacre at St. Louis School

The 19-year-old shooter was carrying an AR-type rifle and more than 600 rounds of ammunition, and officers found cartridges and shell casings when they entered the building, police say.

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