Two former Lawton police officers are requesting dismissal of charges related to the December 2021 shooting death of Quadry Malik Sanders. They argue that a newly enacted state law on officer use of force calls into question the basis for their prosecution.
A North Andover police officer was shot by a fellow officer while being served with a restraining order in her own home. Now held in custody, she disputes claims made by law enforcement and cites postpartum depression, setting the stage for an upcoming trial.
A shocking confrontation in California unfolded when a man, armed with a shovel, charged at a police officer outside an elementary school. Bodycam video shows the man sprinting toward the patrol car before gunfire erupted, leaving him dead. The proximity to the school has raised concerns among community members.
Three officers in southern Pennsylvania were killed, and two others wounded, when a suspected stalker opened fire. The incident took place in a rural setting as police returned to a home aiming to make an arrest, only to be met with deadly force.
In a remote area of New Zealand’s Waikato region, Tom Phillips eluded authorities with his three children for nearly four years. That search ended when a police officer shot and killed Phillips, closing a lengthy and troubling chapter for local communities.
The family of Scott Garvey has enlisted a Los Angeles law firm renowned for its success in police shooting cases, marking a significant step in their legal journey. The firm’s history of winning lawsuits against police involved in fatal shootings aligns with the family’s pursuit of justice.
A Suffolk County police officer on Long Island fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to stab a victim already receiving treatment for a neck wound. Authorities report the officer intervened when the assailant charged at the wounded individual.
Santa Monica has been shut down as police search for an accused shooter considered armed and dangerous, causing significant disruption across the city.
A domestic disturbance in Warren, Michigan, escalated when police shot and killed a 41-year-old man armed with a knife after non-lethal attempts failed. The man had a history of violent encounters with law enforcement and had active warrants at the time.
