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IL Prosecutor Wants Feds to Convict and Execute Suspects in Officer's Murder

The suspect Sullivan then chased Sgt. Rittmanic down the hallway and pinned her up against a door, prosecutors said. His gun became jammed at that point, and he began trying to unjam his own gun with his left hand while also trying to disarm Rittmanic with the other, prosecutors said.

January 3, 2022

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SC Civilians Honored for Helping Officer During Vicious Off-Duty Attack

"We had citizens who not only said something but did something, they prevented him from further injury and possibly the loss of his life," said Chief Alonzo Thompson of the Spartanburg Police Department.

December 21, 2021

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NC Officer Shot During Domestic Dispute at IHOP

Authorities said that while officers were attempting to detain the suspect, she attempted to take one of the officers' gun and it discharged, striking officer H.L. Jefferson in the leg.

December 14, 2021

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Former Kansas Detective Killed by Police After Gun Grab

The 911 caller said the man was standing in the street, looking and pointing at the sky. As the caller drove closer, the man reportedly tried to jump in front of the vehicle.

November 23, 2021

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Man in Wheelchair Tries to Take Illinois Deputy's Gun

Video released by the Illinois State Police on Friday shows a man in a wheelchair lunge for a deputy's firearm, and then struggle with him on the ground.

November 2, 2021

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Convicted Felon Helps TX Officer Make Arrest

Gonzales said he was on his way to the gym, where he trains as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, when he saw the officer chasing a man. He says when that man tripped and fell to the ground, the officer fell on top of him and the fight for control was on.

September 8, 2021

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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

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Man Shot Vegas Officer with Another Officer's Holstered Pistol

The suspect was non-compliant with police and it was a struggle to get his handcuffs on, police said. When officers attempted to adjust the handcuffs while holding him up against an elevator wall, the suspect was able to reach down with his left hand, while cuffed, and grab the trigger of an officer's Glock 21 handgun.

July 8, 2021

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Civilians Come to Aid of CA Officer During Gun Grab Attack

“This girl puts him in a chokehold and that’s what it took to take the guy down and to help that officer. I don’t know if the officer would have gone home to his family that night if that guy would’ve been able to get his gun,” explained witness Mark Davis.

May 27, 2021

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Handcuffed Couple Tried to Grab Utah Trooper’s Gun

“We could see he was actively inhaling paint by spraying green spray paint into a bag and huffing it. The male had green paint on his hands, clothes, and face. The male seemed intoxicated,” the trooper's affidavit states. “After ignoring several commands to exit the vehicle, the male finally exited after finishing his abuse of the inhalant and was taken into custody.”

January 18, 2021

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Civilian Helps MN Trooper in Roadside Fight with DUI Suspect

“I saw a tussle and a fist flying and was like, ‘Oh, let me check it out.’ As I got closer and approached above him, I saw he had the officer’s gun,” Vincent Williams said. “I said, ‘Let the gun go,’ and I asked the officer, ‘Do you feel comfortable grabbing your Taser?’ He said, Hold him.'”

January 7, 2021

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NM State Police Release Video of Controversial Fatal Shooting

State police said they tried to pull over Rodney Applewhite in Los Lunas, but he led them on a chase. They said it was when they finally caught up to him and were trying to arrest him, he reached for a sergeant’s gun and another officer opened fire

December 7, 2020