Tag: gun grabs: Page 12

Patrol

Texas Deputy Defends Self, Shoots Burglar During Struggle

A suspected burglar died Monday after he was shot while struggling with a Harris County sheriff's deputy in the back yard of a home he had broken into.

January 9, 2012

Patrol

Man Tries To Car-jack Off-duty Dallas Officer

Dallas Police are searching for a man who attempted to car-jack an off-duty officer, who drew her weapon on him. During a struggle, the officer was cut by the knife and fired through the door striking the suspect, who ran off with her weapon.

December 27, 2011

Patrol

Calif. Deputy Arrests Man, After Regaining Control of Duty Pistol

During a physical struggle with a man who had threatened to kill his family, a Shasta County (Calif.) Sheriff's deputy regained control of his service weapon and made the arrest.

October 31, 2011

Patrol

Iowa Man Grabbed Sidearm, Stun Gun In Struggle with Two Cops

Two Des Moines (Iowa) Police officers eventually arrested a man who initiated a struggle with them, after the man attempted to grab one officer's gun and the other officer's TASER.

September 21, 2011

Patrol

Vest Saves Philly Officer Shot by Suicidal Man

Officer Nicoletti and Winans struggled in the kitchen with Winans grabbing the officer's gun and firing a shot that grazed the officer's vest. Hearing his partner yell, "He's got my gun," Officer McCarthy headed to aid his partner and fatally shot Winans.

March 13, 2011

Training

Gun Grabs: 3 Techniques

When asked to demonstrate weapon retention, most officers place both hands on their holstered handgun and move their hips violently from side to side. This is a good technique. Here are three additional techniques that can help you keep your duty weapon out of the hands of the bad guy. For the full story, read "Stopping Gun Grabs."

February 1, 2011

Patrol

Tampa OIS Suspect Grabbed Officer's Weapon

Officer William B. Cain called for backup and eventually pulled the car over, after running the plate and determining the driver had a suspended license. After the suspect was able to get a hand on the officer's gun, Officer Scott Savitt shot him twice fatally.

January 30, 2011

Training

Stopping Gun Grabs

When asked to demonstrate weapon retention, most officers place both hands on their holstered handgun and move their hips violently from side to side. This technique is good. But before you are able to react in this manner, the suspect can bridge the open space between you, lower his shoulders, and extend his hands to touch your holstered firearm. Try using a technique that provides a faster reaction.

January 10, 2011

Patrol

Florida Man Convicted of Attempting to Kill Deputy In Apartment

A six-member jury convicted Miguel Serrano on all nine counts, including attempted second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and attempted felony murder, burglary of a dwelling and robbery.

January 9, 2011

Patrol

Oregon Chief Killed In Confrontation At Car Stereo Shop

Chief Painter, 55, had responded to the shop's call at about 11 a.m. that a man later identified as 21-year-old Daniel Armaugh had entered the bay and was acting suspiciously. Armaugh apparently wrestled the gun from Chief Painter and fatally shot the officer.

January 4, 2011

Patrol

Detroit Officer Shoots Burglar During Scuffle In Beauty Store's Dark Basement

The officers responded to Amy's Wig & Beauty Supply in the 13500 block of West 6 Mile at about 5:30 this morning after getting a 911 call. While the officer was inside the basement, the suspect lunged at him and attempted to grab his gun.

November 21, 2010

Training

Rookie Mississippi Officer Shot and Killed By Detainee

Officer Glen Agee was shot twice in the face after struggling with the detainee who he was transporting in the back of his patrol car to a detention facility. It is suspected Agee was shot with his own service weapon.

August 7, 2010