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Tag: Ballistic Vest Saves: Page 2
Patrol
KS Officer Saved by Ballistic Vest in Shootout with Homicide Suspect
Investigators report nine Topeka Police Department officers and one sheriff’s deputy fired shots during the incident.
September 30, 2022
Patrol
TX Cop Shot by Man Using Human Shield
“Thankfully, the officer was wearing his department-issued body armor and his vest absorbed most of the impact."
September 21, 2022
Patrol
Ballistic Vest Saves KY Officer Shot in Chest After Basketball Game
A Kentucky officer was saved by his ballistic vest Sunday when he was shot in the chest when officers approached a man, wanted on multiple warrants, after recognizing him at a park during an annual basketball tournament.
July 11, 2022
Command
Virginia Chief Receives Ballistic Vest "Save" Plaque from Point Blank
Chief James Lane was wounded in both arms and his pelvis. Several rounds were stopped by his ballistic vest.
May 11, 2022
Patrol
Houston Officer Shot, Wounded During Traffic Stop
Once the officers stopped the suspect, they asked him to get out of the car. A few words were exchanged and as the suspect got out of the car he began firing at the officers.
May 4, 2022
Patrol
MI Officers Shot, Suspect Killed During Arrest Attempt
The suspect can be seen getting out of the passenger seat of a car, holding a handgun with an extended magazine, according to footage from Sgt. Reginald Gee’s body camera that was shown at the news conference.
April 8, 2022
Patrol
TX Deputy Shot 3 Times by Parole Violator, Saved by Vest
A look at Stark's record shows extensive criminal history. He’s been arrested 25 times and has wracked up numerous charges.
March 15, 2022
Patrol
Vest Saves OK Officer Shot Twice in Chest
The suspect pulled out a weapon and fired, striking Officer Skinner in the vest twice, the Wilson Police Department reported on social media. The officer returned fire, but the gunman fled from the area and multiple agencies have been assisting in trying to locate the shooter.
February 22, 2022
Patrol
PA Officer Shot, Saved by Body Armor
According to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Megan Ammerman, an officer was serving a warrant when the subject of the warrant opened fire.
February 17, 2022
Patrol
MD Officers Returning to Work After Both Being Shot
"Once I actually got in the room, I hit the floor. I couldn’t hear anything. The ringing in my ears had me in somewhat of shock from it all."
February 16, 2022
Special Units
Ballistic Vest Saves Philadelphia SWAT Officer
That's when he realized he had been hit by a bullet and left the building. The bullet did not penetrate his vest, police say, and he was left with only a red mark on his chest.
February 14, 2022
Patrol
KY Trooper Shot 6 Times, Saved by Vest
The trooper was shot six times, three of which were stopped by his bullet-resistant vest, the other rounds struck his taser, radio, and a part of his body.
January 31, 2022
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