Tag: Cop Killers

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Trump Issues Proclamation Advocating Federal Death Penalty for Cop Killers
As part of his National Police Week statement, Trump said a federal death penalty for murdering law enforcement officers sends “an unequivocal message that... blatant disregard for the lives of our Nation’s heroes will not be tolerated."
May 13, 2025
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GoFundMe Removes Pages Raising Funds for Accused Cop Killer
In the quoted correspondence GoFundMe says the campaigns for the accused cop killer violate the company’s policy against fundraising for the defense of people charged with violent crimes and they have been removed.
May 6, 2025
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Ohio FOP Demands GoFundMe Remove Fundraising for Accused Cop Killer
Queen City FOP #69 President Ken Kober said in a press release, “[Rodney Hinton’s] heinous and cowardly act should not be rewarded and celebrated like it is right now on GoFundMe.
May 5, 2025
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South Carolina Cop Killer Faces Execution by Firing Squad
The police captain was shot eight or nine times, including twice in the head after falling to the ground. A pathologist testified that at least seven of the shots would have been fatal.
April 1, 2025
Investigations
New Jersey Officer Killed in Shootout, 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder
Detective Joseph Azcona was shot and mortally wounded before he had a chance to get out of his vehicle, officials said. He died at a local hospital.
March 10, 2025
Detective Joseph Azcona was a five year veteran of the Newark Police Department. A 14-year-old has been charged with his murder.
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Man Accused of Killing North Carolina Deputy Extradited from Mexico
In August 2022, Alder Alfonso Marin-Sotelo was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder following the shooting death of Deputy Ned Byrd.
February 28, 2025
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Chicago Officer’s Killer Gets Life in Prison
Morgan was convicted in the 2021 murder of Chicago police Officer Ella French and wounding her partner, Carlos Yañez Jr., so grievously that he was left fighting for his life for days after. Yanez was shot five times, four in the head.
September 12, 2024
Chicago Officer Ella French was murdered in 2021 by Emonte Morgan. The killer has been sentenced to life in prison.
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Suspect in Murder of Virginia Deputy Dies in Hospital
The suspect died in the early morning hours of August 16, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center, a week after being shot by deputies during a traffic stop.
August 19, 2024
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Man Accused of Killing Michigan Deputy Captured After Manhunt
Michael Lopez, 44, was arrested just before 6:30 p.m. Monday in Detroit, according to a spokeswoman for the Michigan State Police and neighbors who watched the arrest.
July 23, 2024
Investigations
Two Years After Ambush Killed 2 Connecticut Officers, Official Report Hints at Motive
When Bristol Police officers DeMonte, Hamzy, and Iurato arrived at the home, they encountered Nathan Brutcher at a side door and ordered him to come outside, the report said.
June 27, 2024
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NYPD Detective Awarded Medal of Honor Over 2022 Shooting of Cop Killer
At Tuesday’s ceremony, Detective Sumit Sulan received a standing ovation from fellow officers as NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban placed the medal around his neck for fatally shooting cop killer Lashawn McNeil.
June 20, 2024
Officer Sumit Sulan holding the suspect's weapon in 2022. He has since been promoted to detective.
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Suspected Charlotte Cop Killer had Extensive Criminal Record
In 2010, he served six months in prison after he was convicted on a felony breaking and entering charge related to an incident that occurred the year before, according to the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.
April 30, 2024
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