Tag: Officer Suicide

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“Accidental” Death of San Antonio Officer Now Ruled a Suicide

Officials say the officer was under investigation by the Rockport, Texas, Police for invasive visual recording of a teen inside a bathroom at a Rockport motel.

December 13, 2024

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Officer Threatening Suicide Fatally Shot After Wounding Detroit Cops

The shooter, identified as a Detroit Police officer, targeted both officers who were behind a vehicle, striking one in the thigh and another in the leg, White said. One officer returned fire, killing the shooter.

October 15, 2024

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Charlotte Officer Dies from Apparent Suicide On Duty

An officer was on break off in the area when his “e-button” was hit, according to dispatch radio traffic. Police found his body at a historic Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

July 1, 2024

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Florida Deputy Kills Self Near Agency’s Headquarters

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office said they are now conducting a death investigation at their headquarters in Sebring. Authorities identified the deputy as 56-year-old Paul Robitaille, a detention deputy.

January 31, 2024

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New Jersey Sheriff Dies from Apparent Suicide in Restaurant

Witnesses say Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik walked into the restroom around 3:30 p.m. followed moments later by the sound of a gunshot ringing through the eatery.

January 24, 2024

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Family Suing L.A. County Over Deputy’s Suicide, Claiming Overtime Led to Death

Brad Gage, the attorney representing the Atilano family, is also representing Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer’s family in their similar wrongful death claim.

December 11, 2023

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Country Music Singer, Former Officer Working to Prevent Officer Suicide

Frank Ray spent a decade as an officer in Las Cruces, New Mexico, before retiring and launching his country music career. Despite no longer working in law enforcement, he remains committed to his policing family.

November 29, 2023

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4 LASD Employees Die in Unrelated Suicides Over 2 Days

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said, "We are stunned to learn of these deaths, and it has sent shockwaves of emotions throughout the department as we try and cope with the loss of not just one, but four beloved active and retired members of our departmen

November 8, 2023

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Dallas Officer Dies from Apparent Suicide Day After Fatal Shooting of Suspect

Officer Matthew Bacon had been with Dallas police for 18 years. The department held sessions for officers Wednesday to discuss wellness after the chief informed the department about the officer’s death.

August 10, 2023

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Coroner Says MS Police Recruit Died by Suicide at Academy

Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart said Tuesday that the unnamed recruit "took his own life by gunfire.”

May 2, 2023

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Maine Bill Would Make Some Police Suicides Duty Deaths

The public safety committee voted unanimously Wednesday to send L.D. 439, sponsored by Rep. Suzanne Salisbury, D-Westbrook, to the full legislature.

March 30, 2023

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My Downward Spiral and Recovery

After I shot someone on duty, alcohol, drugs, and other self-destructive behaviors nearly killed me…then I sought help.

January 6, 2023