Tag: Armed Robbery

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Retired Chicago Cop Shot During Robbery

Police say the retired officer and the robber exchanged gunfire and the former Chicago cop was struck in the arm.

August 15, 2022

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Grand Jury Indicts Las Vegas Officer Accused of Casino Robberies

Caleb Rogers allegedly robbed the sportsbook at the Rio at gunpoint on Feb. 27, taking nearly $79,000 in cash as he threatened to shoot two employees. He was arrested while trying to escape, police say.

April 5, 2022

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Video: 2 Newlywed Officers On Date Foil Attempted Armed Robbery

Two married off-duty law enforcement officers out on a date with each other are being credited with stopping an attempted armed robbery at a restaurant, stopping a man in a mask demanding money from the restaurant's cashier, and holding him at gunpoint until the arrival of on-duty officers.

February 19, 2020

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4 Dead Following Police Gunfight with Armed Robbery Suspects in Stolen UPS Truck

Four people were killed when police with multiple agencies exchanged gunfire with two armed robbery suspects who attempted to make a getaway in a stolen UPS truck on Tuesday.

December 6, 2019

Investigations

Video: Louisiana Officer Wounded, Suspect Dead After Standoff

A deputy was shot and wounded and the suspect fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire that kicked off an hourslong standoff in Vidalia, LA Thursday, say authorities.

July 26, 2019

Investigations

Video: NYPD Offers Record Reward to Crack Cold Case Murder of Officer

The NYPD is offering a record $111,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the man who shot and killed off-duty Brooklyn Officer Robert Bolden at Dunne's Bar & Grille in January 1971.

July 22, 2019

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Alabama Officer Shot Multiple Times Chasing Robbery Suspect

An Alabama police officer was shot and seriously wounded after an armed robbery at a convenience store in downtown Birmingham turned into a deadly shootout.

July 18, 2019

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New Orleans Officer Wounded in Gunfight with Armed Robbery Suspect

A suspected armed robber shot and wounded an officer with the New Orleans Police Department early Monday morning.

June 17, 2019

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Off-Duty Chicago Officer Fatally Shoots Armed Robber

An off-duty officer with the Chicago (IL) Police Department fatally shot a suspect who he said was trying to rob him on Thursday morning. Police said a second suspect is in custody.

November 23, 2018

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Illinois Officer Charged With Armed Robbery, Suspended Without Pay

Should Karas be exonerated of the criminal charges and the internal allegations of misconduct, he would be eligible to receive back pay.

October 18, 2018

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Teen Charged as Adult in Florida K-9′s Death

A 17-year-old had his case upgraded to adult status Thursday morning in the Sept. 30 shooting death of a Jacksonville, FL, police dog following an armed carjacking and chase, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

October 12, 2018

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Texas Undercover Officer Dies in Hospital from Gunshot Wound

When the suspects ran out of the bar uniformed officers were waiting, and helped the undercover officers stop the robbers as they tried to get into an SUV. It was then that one of the suspects, later identified as Dacion Steptoe, opened fire. Steptoe reportedly hit Hull, and Hull's fellow officers returned fire, killing Steptoe. Two other suspects are in custody.

September 17, 2018