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9 months probation for officer who fired 41 shots at unarmed man, killing him

by Brian Seay

A former police officer in Texas received nine months of probation for killing an unarmed man after a police chase in 2012.

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A weekend of violent protests: Breaking down the police killing of Anthony Lamar Smith in St. Louis

by Brian Seay

Protests entered a fourth day Monday in St. Louis after a white former police officer there was found not guilty in the 2011 killing of a black suspect.

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Fleeing suspect fails to see shark as he jumps into ocean to elude authorities (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Officers noticed illegal contraband inside the man’s car and when they asked him to step out of the car, he did, but then ran to the ocean and jumped in.

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License plate reader aids in recovery of stolen firearms

by Jennifer Cruz

The license plate readers were apparently installed following a rash of freeway shootings which authorities believe may have been gang related.

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Teen girl pulls gun on fugitive trying to hide out in her home

by Jennifer Cruz

After learning of a fugitive on the run, Kimber asked her dad’s permission to keep his gun nearby. A short time later, the suspect appeared in her bedroom.

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Man leads police on pursuit with toddler in tow (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Officers weren’t aware the child was in the car until after it flipped and the suspect emerged with her wrapped in one arm as he fought with the officer.

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Montana deputy fatally shot during traffic stop

by Jennifer Cruz

The deputy lost contact with dispatch during a traffic stop around 2:30 a.m. and another officer arrived to find the deputy on the side of the road dead.

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Fugitive wanted for pulling gun on State Troopers in custody following 3-week manhunt

by Jennifer Cruz

Bowens was fighting with two troopers beside the highway when his family showed up and caused a disruption before he broke free and fled in a waiting SUV.

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Three charged in armed robbery of Missouri bank

by Jennifer Cruz

After the robbery, the trio engaged in a high-speed pursuit and once they were apprehended, officers found a toddler in the back seat of the getaway car.

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Gunfight leaves 3 officers injured, robbery suspect dead

by Jennifer Cruz

After responding to a call about a robbery, one of the three suspects exchanged gunfire with police, striking three officers before he was killed.

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Denver to pay $1M to family of teen who was shot while driving stolen car at cops (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The officers involved were cleared of any wrongdoing, but the incident left the police department with some policy changes on the use of force.

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Cell phone video released of armed citizen shooting deputy’s attacker (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Another witness said before the armed citizen fired the third and final shot, the suspect, who was already shot twice, said, “You better kill me.”

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