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Investigations
Estranged Nashville Chief’s Son Wanted for Shooting Officers Found Dead After Vehicle Pursuit
The suspect was Nashville Police Chief John Drake's "estranged son" with whom he'd had no contact in years, the chief said Saturday.
October 25, 2023
Patrol
Texas Officer Shot and Killed During Vehicle Pursuit
The suspects shot an “unknown amount of rounds,” two striking the unit, San Benito Police Chief Mario Perea said. One of the rounds struck the door and hit the officer in the abdomen below his body armor.
October 18, 2023
Patrol
California Officer Shot, Suspect Steals and Crashes Patrol Vehicle
The suspect reportedly drove off in the CHP patrol vehicle and crashed into a semi truck, causing both vehicles to plunge down an embankment. The patrol vehicle burned.
October 16, 2023
The stolen CHP patrol vehicle crashed into a truck and burned.
Patrol
4 Chicago Officers Injured in Pursuit Crash
Four police officers had to be extricated from their vehicles, according to police. Fire officials said three of the officers were critically injured.
October 9, 2023
Patrol
Video: WA Officers Chase Down and PIT Stolen Patrol Vehicle
The chase ended when officers used spikes to deflate the stolen patrol vehicle’s tires and a Tukwila officer performed a PIT maneuver.
September 28, 2023
A Bellevue, WA, Police patrol SUV was stolen and damaged by a burglary suspect Saturday. Officers pursued and used spikes and a PIT maneuver to end the chase.
Patrol
Houston Police Revise Pursuit Policy After Deadly Crash
As required by department policy and state law, the chief said an officer may engage in a vehicle pursuit only if the officer determines in good faith the need to immediately apprehend the suspect outweighs the risk of harm to the officer and the public.
September 15, 2023
Patrol
NV Tribal Officer Struck by Vehicle and Killed During Pursuit
Pyramid Lake officer Anthony Francone was chasing a suspect along State Route 446 near mile marker 11 around 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25.
August 28, 2023
In his career Officer Anthony Francone served with the Pyramid Lake Police Department, the Eureka County Sheriff's Office, and the Storey County Sheriff's Office.
Patrol
Minneapolis Officer Wounded by Automatic Fire During Pursuit
At 9:16 p.m. the officer pursuing the suspect vehicle was hit by a volley of automatic gunfire as he drove past. At least 14 rounds were fired — six struck the squad and one hit the officer in the shoulder.
August 14, 2023
Patrol
MI Deputy Wounded, Suspect Killed in Gunfight Following Pursuit
When deputies tried to take the suspect into custody, shots were exchanged, the suspect was killed, and a deputy was wounded, the sheriff’s office said.
August 14, 2023
Patrol
FL Deputies Capture Robbery Suspects After 2 PIT Maneuvers on Fleeing SUV
Another deputy joined the pursuit, caught up with the Traverse, and attempted a second PIT maneuver, which was successful. Four suspects ran away from the stopped Traverse.
August 10, 2023
A Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy attempts a PIT maneuver on a suspect's SUV.
Special Units
NC K-9 , Hospitalized After Being Hit by Fleeing Suspect’s Truck
Dakota, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was taken to an emergency veterinary hospital, and as of Monday, continued to receive medical treatment there.
July 25, 2023
Cary, NC, Police K-9 Handler Officer Michael Herrell and his partner Dakota. The 3-year-old Belgian Malinois was hospitalized Friday after being injured by a suspect driving away in a stolen truck.
Patrol
Video Shows Cuffed Suspect Steals CO State Patrol Car Before Fatal Crash
The Colorado State Patrol this week released video, from both dashcam and body-worn camera footage, of when a suspect stole a trooper’s car and then later crashed into a tractor-trailer after running over stop sticks.
June 30, 2023
Extinguishers are used to control a car fire after a suspect stole this Colorado State Patrol vehicle, fled from troopers, and then crashed into a tractor-trailer.
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