Man is killed in gunbattle after shooting a police sergeant in California
2 months, 1 week ago

Man is killed in gunbattle after shooting a police sergeant in California

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man who shot and wounded a police sergeant during what officials called an ambush was killed by officers over the weekend in Fresno, California, authorities said. The sergeant was seated in his parked vehicle working on a homicide case nearby when a car pulled up alongside and the driver opened fire around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, said interim Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto. She said the officer was “ambushed.” Despite being hit, the sergeant managed to fire back as officers responded and joined the gunbattle, Casto said.

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Fresno police sergeant shot multiple times pursues gunman despite injuries
2 months, 1 week ago

Fresno police sergeant shot multiple times pursues gunman despite injuries

LA Times  

Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto speaks at a news conference on Monday after an officer was shot during the weekend. A Fresno police sergeant was ambushed Saturday evening and struck by multiple rounds of gunfire while on the scene of a homicide investigation but still pursued his assailant despite his injuries, city officials said Monday morning. On Saturday, the sergeant …

Santa Monica officer fatally shoots man who stabbed him outside station, police say
3 months ago

Santa Monica officer fatally shoots man who stabbed him outside station, police say

LA Times  

A Santa Monica police officer fatally shot a man who stabbed him outside the department’s station on Olympic Drive, authorities say. A police officer shot and killed a man who stabbed him Saturday outside the Santa Monica Police Department, authorities said. Police said the officer had asked the man to wait his turn before the man pulled out a knife …

Deputies fatally shoot man during gunfire exchange outside Inland Empire shopping center
5 months ago

Deputies fatally shoot man during gunfire exchange outside Inland Empire shopping center

LA Times  

San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies shot and fatally wounded a man who they say fired at them outside a Rancho Cucamonga shopping center Saturday. San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies shot and fatally wounded a man who fired at them outside a Rancho Cucamonga shopping center, authorities said. Deputies were called to the shopping center around 9:30 p.m. Saturday after receiving …

Minneapolis police officer dies in ambush shooting that killed 2 others, including suspected gunman
7 months, 1 week ago

Minneapolis police officer dies in ambush shooting that killed 2 others, including suspected gunman

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis police officer responding to a shooting call was ambushed and killed Thursday when he stopped to provide aid to a man who appeared to be a victim. The death of Officer Jamal Mitchell happened during a chaotic situation involving two crime scenes two blocks apart that left three people dead, two others hospitalized in critical condition …

Off-duty LAPD officer shoots, kills unarmed man after altercation
7 months, 1 week ago

Off-duty LAPD officer shoots, kills unarmed man after altercation

LA Times  

The front entrance to LAPD headquarters on First Street in downtown Los Angeles. An off-duty Los Angeles police officer shot and killed a man in San Bernardino County after what police there described as an altercation that left one dead and the cop hospitalized. Police responded to a shooting near Euclid Avenue and 6th Street on Thursday evening in Ontario …

Metro guard shoots, kills man who stabbed him at Hollywood station, police say
8 months ago

Metro guard shoots, kills man who stabbed him at Hollywood station, police say

LA Times  

Authorities work at the scene where a man who allegedly stabbed a security guard at a Metro B Line Station in Hollywood was fatally shot on Tuesday. A knife-wielding man was shot and killed after stabbing a security guard at a Hollywood Metro station Tuesday morning, authorities said. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded about 9:10 a.m. to 1500 North …

Man who killed 1 Fargo officer, hurt 2, was interviewed about guns in 2021 after tip, FBI says
1 year, 5 months ago

Man who killed 1 Fargo officer, hurt 2, was interviewed about guns in 2021 after tip, FBI says

The Independent  

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Relatives of man shot dead by police ‘concerned’ by watchdog resignations
1 year, 9 months ago

Relatives of man shot dead by police ‘concerned’ by watchdog resignations

The Independent  

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Man shot dead by police after officers attend incident in Carlisle
2 years ago

Man shot dead by police after officers attend incident in Carlisle

The Independent  

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Police: Officer kills Black man running away with gun
2 years, 5 months ago

Police: Officer kills Black man running away with gun

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Southern California police shot and killed a Black man Saturday as he ran away from them while allegedly holding a gun, video showed. San Bernardino police say that officers were called to a parking lot around 8 p.m. Saturday after getting a tip that a Black man was walking around with a gun. Two officers, who were …

Houston officer dead, another wounded while serving warrant
3 years, 3 months ago

Houston officer dead, another wounded while serving warrant

The Independent  

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