Police Shootings

LAPD officer shot, search for suspect

The injured officer, who was not identified, was out of surgery by Sunday morning

Protests in Connecticut after police open fire on unarmed couple

Surveillance video appears to show police arriving at the scene and immediately shooting at the couple sitting in a parked car.

Police bodycam captures officers' deadly shootout with Aurora shooter

The gunman was later identified as Gary Martin, a disgruntled employee who was about to be fired when he fatally shot five people inside a factory.

Bodycam shows officer fatally shooting troubled man holding gun

Prior to the police shooting, Danquirs Franklin had been behind the counter of a Burger King with the gun; witnesses said there was an issue with an ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.

New body cam video shows deadly North Carolina police shooting of 27-year-old

Danquirs Franklin, 27, was shot dead by a police officer on March 25. New body cam footage shows the shooting.

Washington state sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty

There is now an intense manhunt for the gunman who fled into the woods.

Video shows a police officer shooting a man at point blank range while in custody

The officer had accidentally shot the man with his gun while reaching for what he thought was his taser.

Activists: Cop's shooting of white woman treated differently

San Jose cops, who fatally shot woman on Christmas Day, cleared of wrongdoing

Police thought believed she was the suspect in a drive-by shooting nearby.

Former Kansas police officer expected in court for accidentally shooting suspect with gun instead of stun gun

Lawrence, Kansas, Officer Brindley Blood was trying to help Officer Ian McCann arrest a suspect during a traffic stop when she fired her gun, not her stun gun.

Police officer due in court to face charge after accidentally shooting suspect

Brindley Blood, who resigned from the Lawrence, Kansas, police department in January, said she'd intended to grab her stun gun, not her gun, during the traffic-stop arrest.

Protests after ex-police officer acquitted in shooting of unarmed black teen

The jury found former East Pittsburgh policer officer Michael Rosfeld not guilty in the shooting death of Antwon Rose.

Bellagio suspect allegedly robbed cashier and fired at officer: Police

Authorities said Michael Cohen allegedly fled with cash and casino chips and tried to carjack a driver before police arrived and returned fire, killing him.

Former cop Jason Van Dyke, convicted in Laquan McDonald's murder, gets prison transfer

Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was beaten in a Connecticut prison. Now he's been transferred to a New York prison.

Suspect in custody after allegedly shooting 2, including US marshal

A fugitive task force was serving an arrest warrant at a hotel in Rockford, Illinois, when they encountered suspect Floyd Brown, authorities said.

Authorities in Arkansas release graphic video of deadly police shooting

In the video, a Little Rock police officer can be seen trying to stop a suspected stolen car before opening fire on the driver.

Police officer found guilty in fatal 2015 shooting of black musician

A taped phone call with roadside assistance revealed that the now-fired officer did not identify himself to Corey Jones before firing six shots, prosecutors said.

Suspect at large in shooting of sheriff's deputy

The shooting occurred as the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force was attempting to arrest suspect Floyd E. Brown, 39, at a hotel in Rockford, Illinois.

DA announces results of review into police-involved shooting of Stephon Clark

Family members of Stephon Clark and supporters promising their fight for justice is not over.

Chilling video shows deadly police-involved shooting in Napa County

New video captured on Napa County Sheriff’s Deputy Riley Jarecki’s body camera shows the moment she almost lost her life.

Milwaukee police officer fatally shot serving search warrant

The officer, married and a 17-year veteran on the force, is the city's third officer killed in the line of duty in the last eight months.

Officer's fatal shooting of wrong man at mall 'justified': Officials

The officer "mistakenly believed" Emantic "EJ" Bradford had fired the initial shots, according to an attorney general's report.

Police officer justified in fatal mall shooting of black man: Alabama AG

A police officer was justified in killing Emantic "EJ" Bradford Jr. while responding to a shooting allegedly committed by someone else at a mall, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall ruled.

One veteran sheriff's deputy killed during a gunfight near Cincinnati

Detective Bill Brewer was killed during the confrontation that lasted hours before the suspect was taken into custody by a swat team.

Officer in fatal shooting was allegedly drinking

The St. Louis police officer charged with killing a female colleague while playing a Russian roulette-style game is accused in a police disciplinary document of drinking on duty.

4 officers shot while carrying out drug-search warrant in Texas

The suspects - a married couple - were killed when police returned fire, Houston authorities said.

5 Houston officers injured in ambush-style attack; 2 suspects dead, according to police

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo asked for prayers for his officers.

5 Houston officers injured in shooting; 2 suspects dead

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said the officers were serving a drug warrant.

Police shootout leaving 3 officers injured and suspect dead

A dramatic hours-long standoff ended Sunday night with a suspect in custody, a house in flames, and three police officers injured but expected to recover.

Several Houston officers injured in shooting

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo asked for prayers for his officers.

St. Louis police officer fatally shot by another officer: Authorities

The unnamed officer "mishandled" his weapon when he killed Katlyn Alex, police said.

Officer shot and killed in Alabama

In Mobile, Alabama, Officer Sean Tuder was caught under fire while executing an arrest warrant on suspect Marco Perez, who is now charged with murder.

Jason Van Dyke sentenced to 81 months in prison for the murder of Laquan McDonald

The former Chicago police officer was convicted of shooting the 17-year-old black boy multiple times before ultimately killing him.

Tempe police release body cam of cop fatally shooting teen as he fled from police

3 Chicago police officers acquitted on Laquan McDonald shooting cover-up

Judge Domenica Stephenson ruled Thursday afternoon the state did not meet the burden of proof.

Police in Tempe, Arizona kill 14-year-old during foot chase

The officer opened fire after confronting a burglary suspect who was allegedly holding a gun, authorities said.

'Don't protest... vote' said activist after officers found not guilty of covering up shooting of Laquan McDonald

McDonald was shot 16 times by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, who was convicted of murder in October.

City settles lawsuit for $2.3M after police officer kills teenager

The officer, who was responding to a report of a suicide threat, opened fire on a van as 17-year-old John Albers was driving.

Police officer killed in a shootout in Birmingham, Alabama

Sergeant Wytasha Carter and another officer were investigating a burglary around 2 a.m. when they approached two suspects in a vehicle who opened fire on them.

Police officer shot in face, fires back at suspect

A veteran Georgia police officer was shot in the face Thursday morning and has been hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.

Police kill 21-year-old believing he was a suspect in Alabama mall shooting

The parents of the man killed asked for the release of police body cameras after their son was wrongly accused of being a suspect and gunned down at the mall.

Video shows moments after armed security guard killed by police

The Midlothian Police Department called the fatal shooting of Jemel Roberson, a father and organist, a "blue on blue, friendly fire incident."

Routine traffic stop in Arkansas turns into shootout in broad daylight

The suspect surrendered after another alleged gunfight with police and is now facing several charges, including attempted capital murder.

Dramatic exchange of gunfire between sheriff’s deputy and suspect caught on video

Dramatic shootout between sheriff's deputy and suspect caught on video

The Washington County Sheriff's Office said the Corporal Brett Thompson attempted to stop the driver of a green Saturn for a traffic violation, but the driver refused to pull over.

Police shooting at Illinois bar under investigation

The deceased was a security guard at the establishment and an organist at local churches, according to reports.

Chicago police officer found guilty in high-profile deadly shooting

Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery in the death of Laquan McDonald.

Jubilation after white Chicago officer found guilty in black teen's death

Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery in Laquan McDonald's killing.

New details on the 7 officers shot in a deadly shootout in South Carolina

In Florence, South Carolina, sheriffs were caught under heavy fire from a gunman while executing a warrant. Several officers rushed to the scene but ended up getting shot while trying to rescue them.