Tag: handcuffed suspect shoots officer

Patrol

CO Officer Shot by Handcuffed, Detained Suspect

"As they were removing him from the vehicle, he was somehow able to access another weapon and fire at least one round, striking one of the officers in the neck," said Chief Ron Thomas.

November 29, 2022

Patrol

Man Accused of In-Custody Shooting of PA Officer Arrested

He was taken into custody on Tuesday and will remain at the North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility until he is extradited back to Pennsylvania to face charges, the Allegheny County Police Department announced.

December 30, 2020

Patrol

Suspect Slips Cuffs, Shoots PA Officer and Escapes

When Officer Gerasimos Athans opened the door of his cruiser to take out suspect Koby Francis, the 22-year-old man came out firing, police say. He then escaped after firing more shots at the officer.

December 21, 2020