Tag: Officer-Involved Shootings: Page 16

Patrol

NJ Officer Fatally Shoots Man who Flipped Patrol Vehicle with Backhoe

Witnesses said the suspect flipped a patrol vehicle and an ambulance, crashed into another patrol vehicle, damaged privately owned vehicles, and even damaged some homes.

December 20, 2021

Point of Law

Jury Awards $67 Million to Family of Austin Man Killed by Police

Jurors found that both officers' actions were "objectively unreasonable ... such as that no reasonable officer could have believed that the shooting was lawful," according to court documents. The amount of damages was based on physical pain, mental anguish, loss of companionship, and punitive damages.

December 16, 2021

Patrol

Man Firing Shots Outside CA Police Station Killed by Officers

The incident began at 8:33 p.m. when the city's Police Communications Center received a call about a "shirtless white male" firing a gun in front of the police station.

December 9, 2021

Point of Law

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against NC Officer Over Fatal OIS

In his ruling, Senior U.S. District Judge Graham Mullen said Kerl probably made errors on the day of the shooting. But under the law, he said, they were reasonable ones, making her immune to the claims in the lawsuit.

November 19, 2021

Patrol

Ohio Officer Shot in Head, Expected to Recover

Officer Thadeu Holloway was loaded into another officer’s cruiser and taken to Miami Valley Hospital, where he was in stable condition Wednesday afternoon.

September 22, 2021

Point of Law

Judge Rules OK Officer's Fatal OIS Justified, Dismisses Murder Charge

On Thursday, Oklahoma County Special Judge Lisa K. Hammond dismissed the charges, saying “the state failed to establish” that a crime was committed.

September 3, 2021

Patrol

NC Officers Fatally Shoot Man During Gun Grab Attack in Station Parking Lot

According to police, 41-year-old Christopher Moore came into the parking lot, set fire to a police vehicle and assaulted an officer.

August 30, 2021

Patrol

PA Officer Critically Wounded in Stabbing, Suspect Killed

Butler City police responded to a call about a man “acting erratically and jumping in and out of oncoming traffic.”

August 24, 2021

Patrol

Capitol Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Woman During Jan. 6 Riot

The probe by the U.S. Capitol Police exonerated the officer for his use of force. The department said in a memo outlining the investigation that the officer’s actions were within department policy.

August 23, 2021

Patrol

Honolulu Officers Free of Criminal Charges Over Fatal Shooting

“We are pleased with today’s decision. This has been challenging for our officers, the department and many in our community,” Acting Honolulu police Chief Rade K. Vanic said, in a statement. “Throughout this time, our officers have continued to serve with pride and professionalism. I thank the HPD ohana for their support.”

August 20, 2021

Patrol

Judge Finds Cause to Prosecute WI Officer Cleared in Multiple Shootings

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Glenn Yamahiro said Wednesday that there is probable cause that Officer Joseph Mensah committed a crime of homicide when he killed Jay Anderson Jr.

July 29, 2021

Patrol

Motel Gunman Found Dead After Shooting at Houston Officers

Police believe the gunman made the 911 call that brought them to the scene. He reportedly told the dispatcher that he was planning to shoot at officers if they responded.

July 19, 2021