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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Milwaukee Deputy Shot 7 Times, Expected to Recover

A Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy was shot seven times early this morning during the search for one of two suspects that fled on foot from a traffic stop.

January 26, 2022

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GA Deputy Shot in Vest, Apprehends Suspect

A Jones County, GA, deputy was shot early Sunday morning during a traffic stop, but was wearing a bullet-resistant vest that the sheriff said saved his life.

January 24, 2022

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NC Deputy Shot, Saved by Armor

The bullet passed through the deputy's body-worn video camera and lodged in the body armor the deputy was wearing.

January 17, 2022

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Tulsa Airport Officer Saved by Vest During Shootout

According to investigators, a man believed his wife was cheating on him while she was in Houston and threatened to kill her once she landed in Tulsa.

December 2, 2021