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Chicago officer killed at hospital by suspect who was free on pretrial release, prosecutors allege

April 27, 2026

Chicago officer killed at hospital by suspect who was free on pretrial release, prosecutors allege

A man out on pretrial release allegedly opened fire at a Chicago hospital, killing one police officer and wounding another, prosecutors allege.

Judge sentences slain NYPD hero Jonathan Diller's killer as widow describes lifetime of grief

April 27, 2026

Judge sentences slain NYPD hero Jonathan Diller's killer as widow describes lifetime of grief

Guy Rivera was sentenced to 115 years to life in the cold-blooded killing of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller, closing a case that sparked outrage.

Suspect allegedly guns down deputy in ambush during routine call that rocked quiet town, police say

April 21, 2026

Suspect allegedly guns down deputy in ambush during routine call that rocked quiet town, police say

An Oklahoma deputy was killed and a police chief wounded after a suspect allegedly opened fire on officers responding to a welfare check in Wister, OSBI says.

Suspect who killed California deputy run over by armored vehicle after hours-long firefight standoff: sheriff

April 9, 2026

Suspect who killed California deputy run over by armored vehicle after hours-long firefight standoff: sheriff

A California detective was killed in a Porterville shooting while serving an eviction notice, with the suspect allegedly lying in wait, the sheriff says.

FBI's Patel delivers blunt warning to law enforcement attackers: 'We're going to put you down'

April 4, 2026

FBI's Patel delivers blunt warning to law enforcement attackers: 'We're going to put you down'

FBI Director Kash Patel vowed to "put down" anyone who touches a cop, warning criminals will face the full force of law enforcement nationwide.

Suspect accused of killing NYPD's Jonathan Diller 'looks like he's smiling' in bodycam video: testimony

March 19, 2026

Suspect accused of killing NYPD's Jonathan Diller 'looks like he's smiling' in bodycam video: testimony

Trial testimony on Wednesday revealed disturbing details as Guy Rivera faces murder charges for allegedly gunning down NYPD officer Jonathan Diller in March 2024.

Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop, officials say

March 9, 2026

Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop, officials say

A Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and killed on Sunday night while conducting a traffic stop in Chester County, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced.

Minnesota police sergeant, father of two, dies suddenly after brain infection

March 4, 2026

Minnesota police sergeant, father of two, dies suddenly after brain infection

Minnesota Police Sergeant Cody Siebert died just 24 hours after brain infection diagnosis, leaving behind two young sons and devastated community.

Texas police officer gunned down by wanted fugitive in violent arrest attempt: officials

January 15, 2026

Texas police officer gunned down by wanted fugitive in violent arrest attempt: officials

Texas police officer Elijah Garretson, a 27-year-old Army veteran, was shot and killed while trying to arrest a wanted fugitive in Copperas Cove.

Number of police officers killed in line of duty hits level not seen in 80 years

January 6, 2026

Number of police officers killed in line of duty hits level not seen in 80 years

U.S. law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty plummeted to historic lows in 2025, reaching levels not seen since the World War II era, according to new data.