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NYPD Officer Killed, 8 Officers Injured in Crash

A rookie police officer died Sunday morning when an NYPD van bound for the United Nations slammed into a barrier in the Bronx, ejecting him onto the pavement.

September 22, 2014

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4 Have Been Arrested in Off-Duty Killing of Texas Officer

San Antonio Police Department officials said the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested an as-yet unidentified man just before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

September 16, 2014

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New Jersey Officer Dies of Cardiac Arrest on Duty

Officer Reinaldo Arocha Jr., 47, went into cardiac arrest at around 7:15 a.m. while working his usual post in the Fourth Precinct, the department announced. He had spent his entire 23-year career as an officer in Newark.

September 16, 2014

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Killer Who Shot NYPD Officer in 1974 Up for Parole

The 67-year-old twice-convicted killer is up for parole in November, but the officer's family is fighting his release.

September 15, 2014

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2 Georgia Deputies Shot, 1 Dead, in Confrontation with Suicidal Man

Monroe County Deputies responded to a report of a suicidal man with a gun when gunfire erupted.

September 15, 2014

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2 Georgia Deputies Shot, 1 Dead, in Confrontation with Suicidal Man

Monroe County, Ga., Dep. Michael Norris was shot in his head and a second deputy was wounded in his leg and stomach in an exchange of ginfire with a suicidal man on Saturday. Authorities say the man who fired the shots has been taken into custody but his identity hasn't been released. Norris was pronounced dead Sunday. Read More Here.

September 15, 2014

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Man Convicted of Killing South Carolina Officer Gets Retrial

The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Dec. 29, 2002, in the parking lot of a Dunkin Donuts. McGarry, 28, stopped a man to question him. A scuffle ensued, and the man pulled out a handgun and shot McGarry in the face.

September 15, 2014

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Video: Troopers Ambushed Outside Pennsylvania State Police Barracks, 1 Dead, 1 Wounded

Two troopers were ambushed outside a state police barracks in Blooming Grove, Pa., during a late-night shift change Friday, leaving one dead and another injured. The shooter is believed to be at large.

September 13, 2014

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Troopers Ambushed Outside Pennsylvania State Police Barracks, 1 Dead, 1 Wounded

Two troopers were ambushed outside a state police barracks in Blooming Grove, Pa., during a late-night shift change Friday, leaving one dead and another injured. The shooter is believed to be at large. More Here.

September 13, 2014

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Slain South Carolina Deputy was Shot Through His Vest by AK-Style Rifle

Several bullets from the weapon similar to an AK-47 killed Deputy Joseph Matuskovic, 43, after they punctured his armor, Sheriff Al Cannon said.

September 11, 2014

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Video: Topeka Officer Shot, Killed at Traffic Stop

The officer had pulled over a car for a traffic violation when one of its occupants drew a weapon and fired on the officer.

September 7, 2014

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Topeka Officer Shot, Killed on Traffic Stop

The city of Topeka has identified the Topeka police officer killed in a fatal shooting Sunday evening as Cpl. Jason E. Harwood. Harwood joined the Topeka Police Department on June 28, 1999. He was a member of the hit-and-run unit and K-9 unit. He was promoted to the position of corporal in May 2012. Harwood, 40, is survived by his wife and two sons. Read More Here.

September 7, 2014