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Domestic call ends in standoff, shooting death of BB gun-wielding suspect

by Jennifer Cruz

The standoff came to an end when officers opened fire after the suspect went to a window and aimed what appeared to be a revolver at the officers.

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Dramatic body camera video shows Colorado deputy shoot armed man

by Brian Seay

Authorities in Colorado released body camera footage Wednesday showing a deputy’s split second reaction to a man coming at him with a rifle.

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Woman thanks cops who shot her for saving her life

by Jennifer Cruz

Broyles, who was depressed over a recent break up, was involved in a standoff with police during what authorities described as an attempted suicide by cop.

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Suicidal man killed by cops on Christmas Day (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities received a call from the man around 12:20 p.m. stating that he wanted to shoot officers and commit suicide by cop.

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Marine-turned-cop says he lost his job after talking instead of shooting

by Brian Seay

Instead of opening fire on a man with a gun, 25-year-old Stephen Mader relied on his military training and talked to him, a move he says cost him his job.

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Nevada DA clears Reno officers involved in ‘suicide by cop’ shooting

by Christen Smith

The Washoe County District Attorney released a report Nov. 9 clearing three Reno police officers in a bizarre “suicide by cop” shooting last year.

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Georgia man calls 911, opens fire on responding officers

by Daniel Terrill

A 42-year-old man making suicidal comments to 911 operators opened fire on police responding to his calls on Wednesday in Walton County, Georgia.

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Man trying to snatch officer’s gun may have been attempting suicide (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

A man in Butler City, Pennsylvania on Tuesday was caught on surveillance camera trying to pull a female officer's gun from her holster.

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Sheriff’s office, deputies sued after Texas man shot dead with hands up

by Jennifer Cruz

The suit names deputies Greg Vasquez and Robert Sanchez as defendants, and accuses them of “executing” Flores on the front lawn of his parents' home.

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Heroic teacher tackles student with a gun (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The 16-year-old student fired two shots before he was subdued by the teacher. Authorities believe he was attempting “suicide by cop” and said he did not intend to hurt anyone.

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Opinion: Stop pointing Airsoft guns at police

by Jeffrey Denning

If you don’t want to get shot by police, stop pointing Airsoft guns at them. If you have any understanding of police procedure or the value of life, you’d better not point guns at police, real or not. If you do, expect to get shot.

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Man fatally shot by San Francisco officers left suicide note (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

“You ended the life of a man who was too much of a coward to do it himself,” the letter read, in part. “I provoked you. I threatened your life as well as the lives of those around me. You were completely within your legal rights to do what you did. You followed protocols. You did everything right.”

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