police shootings
NYPD cops shoot crazed man who tried to stab people in Manhattan after failed taser attempt
A sergeant shot the 36-year-old suspect in the butt after he swung the knife at another officer’s face, missing her by “mere inches,” NYPD Assistant Chief Ruel Stevenson told reporters.
Sheriff’s office fires deputy who fatally shot black airman at home
Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden fired Deputy Eddie Duran, who fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson on May 3 after responding to a domestic violence call and being directed to Fortson’s apartment.
Cop killed in Minn. ambush ID'd as 'courageous hero' gunned down by suspect who pretended to be a victim
"Officer Jamal Mitchell was a father, a son, a fiancé, and a beloved member of our Minneapolis Police Department. Today, he made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and save the...
NYPD cops fatally shoot 'emotionally disturbed' man who charged them with knife: police
The officers were at a domestic violence call in the Bushwick neighborhood when the man tapped on their car window to get their attention, police said at a press conference.
Distressing video shows cop gun down lost 13-pound deaf and blind dog: 'What am I supposed to do?'
The disturbing killing was captured by bodycam footage -- and happened just three minutes after the officer found the escaped dog exploring a neighbor's yard.
Slain NYPD detective who probed Mafia to get 'well overdue' headstone — 100 years after his death
Det. Grottano was off-duty the night of May 19, 1924, when a robber ran past him with uniformed cop in pursuit after ripping off a shop in Downtown Brooklyn.
French police fatally shoot a man suspected of setting fire to a synagogue
An officer opened fire and fatally wounded the man, police said.
New video shows NYPD cops fatally shoot knife-wielding husband who allegedly stabbed wife as he charged at them
Officers can be heard yelling at Nematov to drop the knife before they quickly unleashed multiple rounds toward the 46-year-old suspect, footage from three different bodycams showed.
Police fatally shoot gun-wielding man on Brooklyn street
Officers exited their vehicle and approached the man, who was standing at East 52nd Street and Church Avenue, ordering him to drop his weapon.
Armed suspect killed, 3 officers wounded in Atlanta street altercation: police
Three Atlanta police officers were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after an altercation that left a suspect dead Saturday evening, authorities said.
Bodycam footage shows Florida cop gun down airman in his own home without warning
Roger Fortson's family said that the 23-year-old had armed himself with his own legal handgun in response to suspicious knocks at his door that turned out to be a sheriff's...
Widow of slain NYPD cop cries after career criminal charged with first-degree murder
A ruthless ex-con was arraigned on first-degree murder charges Tuesday in the traffic-stop shooting death of NYPD cop Jonathan Diller, Queens prosecutors said.
Moment Maine cops unleash hail of bullets at gunman in hospital gown who tried to steal cruiser
The footage shows the end of a harrowing pursuit, which involved the man engaging in a running gun battle with police -- despite apparently being handcuffed.
Australian police shoot boy dead after stabbing with 'hallmarks' of terrorism
The attack, in the suburb of Willetton, had "hallmarks" of terrorism but was yet to be declared a terrorist act, police said.
Chicago mayor runs away from reporters asking about alleged cop killer: video
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was caught on camera bolting from local reporters looking to ask him about the recent arrest of a cop killer.
Harrowing video shows NYC cops fatally shoot mentally ill, scissors-wielding man as his mom begs them to stop
Win Rozario's family called on the officers involved to be fired and charged with murder in the wake of the video’s release.
Harrowing video shows Texas cops shoot gunman who opened fire at crowded festival
Two men were killed in the shootout, and four civilians were wounded, according to police.
Chicago police officer, 30, shot dead overnight while heading home from work
An off-duty Chicago cop was shot and killed as he came home from work early Sunday in what the police superintendent called “another sad day” for the Windy City.
Hero cop Amy Scott seen for first time after Sydney mall massacre at vigil for victims
Heroic police officer Amy Scott has appeared in public for the first time since the horrific Bondi Junction massacre to farewell the six victims at a touching community vigil. She...