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Patrol

2 GA Officers Hurt Escaping Gunfire in Home Before SWAT Standoff

"While they were inside the residence, shots were fired at the officers. They retreated," says Jackson Police Chief James Morgan.

November 14, 2022

Patrol

2 GA Deputies Killed Serving Warrant

“Both deputies gave that individual loud, clear verbal commands to drop the weapon. He did not do that. At that point there was an exchange of gunfire between the subject and the deputies."

September 9, 2022

Patrol

KY Officer Wounded in OIS, Suspect Later Dies

“Officers were able to gain access to the room and shortly after entry the suspect fired a gun at the officers."

September 9, 2022

Patrol

Gunman Tries to Breach Cincinnati FBI Office, Dies at End of State Police Pursuit and Standoff

Before the standoff, the unidentified armed suspect tried to breach the FBI’s Visitor Screening Facility at its headquarters in Sycamore Township around 9:15 a.m., the bureau said.

August 11, 2022

Patrol

Third Officer Dies from Wounds Suffered in KY Standoff

Prestonsburg Police Department says the officer was Canine Handler Jacob R. Chaffins. The statement came on Friday at 10:42 p.m.

July 4, 2022

Command

Iowa Chief Shot During "Rolling Standoff"

"As we went into effect an arrest, [the suspect] made it back to the weapon, a struggle ensued ... and the chief of the Perry Police Department, Eric Vaughn, was shot in the leg," Infante said at a press conference late Tuesday morning.

May 10, 2022

Special Units

NJ Man Charged with Using Flamethrower Against SWAT Team During Standoff

When police arrived at 4:13 p.m. Tuesday, he turned a flamethrower on members of a Bergen County Regional SWAT team.

May 5, 2022

Vehicle Ops

ARVs in Action: Ballistic Protection from Automatic Fire

During a recent standoff, a Georgia SWAT team relied on their Lenco ARV to shield them from hundreds of bullets.

March 8, 2022

Patrol

5 Officers Shot, 4 Others Wounded by Shrapnel in Phoenix Standoff

“Other officers also moved in to secure that infant. At that time, the suspect opened fire on the officers again striking four officers and also striking four other officers, so eight in total,” he added.

February 11, 2022

Patrol

Suspect in Shooting of Houston Officers Arrested After Standoff

The suspect was taken into custody after a lengthy standoff at a residence. He had a gunshot wound to his neck when he was taken into custody. It's unknown if the wound was self-inflicted or if he was struck by officers' gunfire.

January 28, 2022

Investigations

Suspect Arrested in Death of Deputy Found in Burning Home

A man arrested Monday after an hours-long standoff in Smyrna, TN, was wanted in connection with the death of a Robertson County Sheriff's Office deputy.

January 24, 2022

Patrol

2 Utah Officers Wounded, One Critically, in 7/11 Parking Lot Shootout

Chemical irritant used to encourage the man to exit the car. When he did, he opened fire on police, striking two officers, police say. Police returned fire and fatally wounded the suspect.

December 2, 2021