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Manhunt Underway for Suspects who Shot Ohio Officer

Newcomerstown village police officer Bryan Eubanks was shot Tuesday morning while investigating a mobile methamphetamine lab.

April 11, 2017

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Suspect Killed in Shootout with California LEOs, Officer Saved by Vest

A suspect was killed late Sunday night after a shootout with officers from the Anderson (CA) Police Department. One officer was shot but the bullet was stopped by his bulletproof vest.

March 27, 2017

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CA Deputy Shot at Gas Station, Suspect Apprehended Hours Later

The man suspected of shooting a San Bernardino County, CA, sheriff's deputy was apprehended hours after the incident occurred early Thursday morning at a gas station in Hesperia, authorities said.

March 16, 2017

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Maine Officer Shot, Saved by Armor at Domestic

Two men, one of them a Waldoboro, ME, police officer, were shot in an exchange of gunfire in Waldoboro overnight, resulting in the death of River Bend Road resident Jon Alspaugh.

January 23, 2017

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Video: TX Officer Shot in Ambush, Suspect in Custody

A Calvert, TX, police officer was shot in the early hours of 2017, and a ballistic vest likely saved him from serious injury. Officials say they have a suspect in custody.

January 2, 2017

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TX Officer Shot in Ambush, Suspect in Custody

A Calvert, TX, police officer was shot in the early hours of 2017, and a ballistic vest likely saved him from serious injury. Officials say they have a suspect in custody. More Here.

January 2, 2017

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TX Officer Shot During Robbery Investigation

A Bryan, TX, police officer was treated and released for minor injuries after being shot early Thursday morning.

December 22, 2016

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IN Officer Shot, Vest Saves His Life

A wounded officer with the Cloverdale (IN) Police Department was released from the hospital Saturday night following a shooting in Putnam County, thanks to his ballistic vest.

December 12, 2016

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GA Officer Saved by Vest

A Columbus, GA, police officer injured Friday during a burglary investigation was shot in the vest, which deflected the bullet and protected him from more serious injury.

October 24, 2016

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Body Armor Saves KY Officer Shot During Home Entry

A Paris, KY, police officer's bullet-resistant vest saved him from serious injury during a confrontation with a suspect who was later killed during a gun battle.

October 19, 2016

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IACP 2016: IACP/DuPont Kevlar Survivors' Club Celebrates Honoree of the Year

The IACP/DuPont Kevlar Survivors' Club has announced that Deputy James A. DeFilipps from the Orleans County (NY) Sheriff's Office was chosen as the 2016 Honoree of the Year.

October 19, 2016

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AZ Officer Shot after Vehicle Pursuit, Saved by Vest

The officer tried to make another stop and began pursuing the vehicle until the driver parked at a home and fired a handgun at the officer.

October 1, 2016