Tag: Officer-Involved Shootings: Page 8

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Appeals Court Denies Immunity to Charlotte Officer Sued Over Fatal Shooting

In a unanimous reversal Tuesday, three judges from the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court decision last year that granted immunity to Wende Kerl, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer who fatally shot Franklin.

April 4, 2023

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DOJ Releases Report Containing "Roadmap" Aimed at Reforming Ohio Police

The DOJ's COPS Office recently released a report containing a set of recommendations aimed at "reforming" the Columbus (OH) Division of Police amid backlash over how it handled protests in the immediate aftermath of two high-profile officer-involved shootings.

March 3, 2023

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Using the OODA Loop as a Hindsight Analytical Tool

Officers will tell you “what” happened, as they should, simply based on the fact that you asked. But in my experience the more important question is, “Why did this happen?”

February 20, 2023

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WI Officer Shot, Killed Confronting Robbery Suspect

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said the fallen officer had been awarded the Milwaukee Police Department’s Lifesaving Award last year for providing lifesaving care to a shooting victim during what the chief called “very dangerous conditions.”

February 7, 2023

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Memphis Officer Critical After Being Shot

According to the Memphis Police Department, the officer was taken to Regional One Hospital in extremely critical condition. The other individual was pronounced dead at the scene.

February 2, 2023

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Charlotte Officer’s Body Camera Stops Bullet

When officers went upstairs to locate the woman, the video allegedly shows Donahue firing a shot at the officers, striking one officer where her body camera is located.

January 26, 2023

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Armed Civilians Aid Wounded Reno Officer and Partner at Shooting Scene

Sgt. Mayfield was wounded when he encountered two males in the courtyard. One of the suspects reportedly opened fire hitting Mayfield who returned fire.

January 25, 2023

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My Downward Spiral and Recovery

After I shot someone on duty, alcohol, drugs, and other self-destructive behaviors nearly killed me…then I sought help.

January 6, 2023

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DA Clears CA Officer in Fatal Shooting of Gunman Outside Station

Officer Milward made contact with the man outside of the police station. He told the officer he was waiting for someone. As Milward turned away the suspect drew a pistol and opened fire. Milward was hit in the chest and went down.

December 20, 2022

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MI Man Fatally Shot After Pointing Gun at Officer inside Station

"The individual attempted to fire the gun at the officer, prompting the officer to discharge multiple rounds that struck the individual," Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said.

December 19, 2022

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Former TX Officer Guilty of Manslaughter in 2019 Shooting of Woman Through House Window

The former officer’s defense team argued that Dean acted in self-defense when he shot Atatiana Jefferson through a window in the early morning hours of Oct. 12, 2019.

December 15, 2022

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FL Officer Stabbed in Face, Fatally Shoots Suspect

At some point, the suspect pulled out a knife from his pocket and stabbed the Daytona Beach officer in the face. The officer shot the suspect twice, killing him.

December 1, 2022