VA Officers Shot Responding to Emotionally Disturbed Person

Information suggested that the suspect, who was also shot and is now in custody, attacked one officer while the officer's partner was upstairs interviewing family members.
Information suggested that the suspect, who was also shot and is now in custody, attacked one officer while the officer's partner was upstairs interviewing family members.
“There was also a firearm found on the bed of the river near the body. We have recovered the gun and we have recovered the body,” says Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Chief Brian Kee.
Investigators report nine Topeka Police Department officers and one sheriff’s deputy fired shots during the incident.
“Thankfully, the officer was wearing his department-issued body armor and his vest absorbed most of the impact."
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.
Chief James Lane was wounded in both arms and his pelvis. Several rounds were stopped by his ballistic vest.
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.
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.
A look at Stark's record shows extensive criminal history. He’s been arrested 25 times and has wracked up numerous charges.
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.
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