Tag: Off-Duty Deaths: Page 15

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Virginia Police Investigating Death of Off-Duty Officer as Murder-Suicide

Officer Bailey Smith had served with the Big Stone Gap Police Department, which is flying its flag at half-staff in the wake of his death.

March 12, 2019

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"Career Criminal" Gets 10 Years for Fatally Punching CA Deputy

Alonzo Leron Smith, 30, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, threatening a crime and three counts of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury in the death of Lawrence "Larry" Falce back in December 2018, according to San Bernardino County Superior Court records.

March 6, 2019

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Off-Duty Baltimore Officer Dies of Apparent Drug Overdose

According to WBAL-TV, the girlfriend of 25-year-old Joseph Banks called 911 seeking assistance after realizing that Banks was in trouble.

February 26, 2019

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Off-Duty California Sheriff's Deputy Killed in Traffic Collision

An off-duty deputy with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department was killed in a traffic collision in the early morning hours on Sunday.

February 18, 2019

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Indiana Police Chief Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

Chief David Hewitt was transported by helicopter to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

February 14, 2019

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Driver Accused of Killing Ohio Officer in Head-On Collision Faces Judge

Justin Watts—the man accused of being behind the wheel of a vehicle that collided head-on with the vehicle driven by an off-duty Clearcreek Township police officer—faced a judge on Monday.

February 12, 2019

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Off-Duty California Officer Killed in Collision with Wrong-Way Driver

An officer with the Fresno (CA) Police Department—identified as 48-year-old Phia Vang—was off duty when he was killed in a collision with a wrong-way driver.

February 5, 2019

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Off-Duty Chicago Officer was with Another Officer When She Reportedly Died by Suicide

Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said on Monday, "She was with a male individual whom she knew, they were coming home from an event together and he has been completely cooperative with police."

February 5, 2019

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Death of Off-Duty Chicago Officer Investigated as Possible Suicide

Police investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an off-duty Chicago officer who was found Saturday night now believe the 47-year-old female officer died by suicide.

February 3, 2019

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St. Louis Police "Obstructing" Investigation Into Officer's "Russian Roulette" Death, Prosecutor Says

There was probable cause at the scene that drugs or alcohol may be a contributing factor in a potential crime,” Gardner wrote Monday to police Chief John Hayden and Public Safety Director Jimmie Edwards.

January 30, 2019

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Ohio Officer Killed in Head-On Collision

An off-duty officer with the Clearcreek Township (OH) Police Department was killed in a traffic collision on Monday night.

January 29, 2019

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Parents of Slain St. Louis Police Officer Hire Legal Team

The parents of 24-year-old Katlyn Alix—the St. Louis police officer who allegedly was killed by another officer during what authorities have described as a deadly game of "Russian Roulette"—have hired a legal team.

January 29, 2019