Tag: gun grabs: Page 4

Patrol

Michigan Woman Punches Police Officer, Tries to Grab Gun, Eats Diamond Earrings, Police Say

On Twitter, Troy Police wrote on Tuesday: “A Troy officer was assaulted while arresting a woman for trespassing. She punched him, and then tried to grab his gun. The suspect, once in our lock up, punched a police service aide. The officer and service aide are OK, thankfully.”

November 28, 2018

Patrol

Video: Oregon Man Tries to Grab Officer's Gun in Courtroom Confrontation

An Oregon man—identified as 27-year-old Patrick Lemmon—abruptly got up from his seat and attempted to grab the gun of an officer sitting just feet to his left. The incident was captured on video made public on YouTube by The Oregonian.

October 12, 2018

Patrol

NFL Team Raises Money in Honor of Slain Arizona Trooper

“It’s great that the team can be a vehicle for the whole community to participate in this fundraiser,” Cardinals President Michael Bidwill said during Saturday’s event.

August 8, 2018

Patrol

Florida Officer Was Killed With His Duty Weapon, Report Says

Desmaret reportedly hovered over the officer, reached for the officer's gun, and pulled it from his duty belt and fired.

July 31, 2018

Patrol

Arizona Trooper Killed, Another Wounded in Gun Grab Attack

Trooper Tyler Edenhofer was shot and killed. Edenhofer had just graduated from the DPS academy on May 4 and was an officer-in-training.

July 26, 2018

Patrol

North Carolina Officer Shot on Sunday Now Home Recovering from Injuries

The High Point (NC) police officer shot on Sunday night is now home recovering from his injuries.

July 24, 2018

Patrol

Massachusetts Officer Shot, Killed with Own Gun

Officer Michael Chesna, 42, was killed when a suspect identified as Emanuel Lopes, 20, struck Chesna in the head with a large rock, took his gun and then shot Chesna in the head and chest, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said.

July 16, 2018

Patrol

Second Kansas Deputy Dies from Prisoner Transport Shooting

Theresa King, 44, died shortly after midnight on Saturday from injuries sustained in the shooting, which authorities believe started with a gun grab by a robbery and murder suspect.

June 16, 2018

Patrol

Kansas Deputy Killed, Second Critically Wounded in Friday Shooting

Two Wyandotte County Sheriff’s deputies were shot at about 11:30 a.m. in downtown Kansas City, KS, not far from the courthouse and sheriff’s office. This happened in a transport bay; sources say the inmate got a hold of a deputy’s firearm.

June 15, 2018

Patrol

Video: Truck Driver Stops Man Wrestling Wyoming Trooper

Darren Phillips knew he had to help. So, he stopped his 18-wheeler in the passing lane to help the trooper who was struggling with a suspect grabbing for his gun.

June 4, 2018

Patrol

ISIS Claims Murders of Belgian Officers

Benjamin Herman, the Belgian national named as the "Liege killer," was a convert to Islam. He had been imprisoned since 2003 and was on a 48-hour leave when the two female police officers were attacked. Police shot him dead not long after.

May 30, 2018

Patrol

NYPD Officer Attacked While Working Security for Grammy Awards

After a brief conversation, the 26-year-old man suddenly tried pulling her gun from its holster, but the officer was able to push him away, police said. After the failed attempt, the man tried to run away but Kamara pursued him. In an attempt to slow the officer down, he hurled a laptop back at her, hitting her in the forehead.

January 29, 2018