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local2 days ago•4 min saved

San Jose sergeant shot; armed robbery suspect killed in standoff

A San Jose police sergeant was critically injured but stabilized after an armed robbery suspect opened fire inside a home, where officers found him after a pursuit that began with two weekend robberies. The suspect, 39-year-old Anthony Chavez of Campbell, fled, crashed vehicles, and hid in a family’s home before being shot by officers and dying at the scene. Chavez had an extensive violent-criminal history. The officer-involved shooting is under investigation and marks San Jose PD’s second such incident in 2026.

via NBC Bay Area|

#armed-robbery #local #officer-injured

crime2 days ago•2 min saved

San Jose Officer Wounded; Suspect Killed in Downtown Shootout

A San Jose police officer was critically wounded in a shootout with an armed robber south of downtown near Lick Ave and Goodyear St; the suspect was killed and the officer was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Residents reported a hostage situation inside the home during the exchange; the mayor visited the hospital and investigators continue to gather details.

via KCRA|

#armed-robbery #crime #hostage-situation

local2 months ago•2 min saved

Vest-Saved Officer, Suspect Shot as LAPD Chase Ends in Boyle Heights

A Vernon-origin police chase ended in Boyle Heights with an officer shot but saved by his bulletproof vest, and the suspect wounded after officers returned fire; both were hospitalized as detectives review body-worn camera footage.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#boyle-heights #high-speed-chase #lapd

crime2 months ago•2 min saved

San Francisco Officer Shot During Robbery Pursuit, Suspect in Custody

A San Francisco police officer was shot multiple times during a pursuit of robbery suspects; the officer underwent surgery and is expected to survive, a passenger suspect was critically wounded, and the driver was later apprehended as investigators continue their inquiry, with a town hall planned within 10 days.

via ABC7 Bay Area|

#crime #investigation #officer-injured

local7 months ago•2 min saved

Rescues Amid Smoke: Atlantic City High-Rise Fire Injures Officer

An Atlantic City police officer was injured from smoke inhalation while rescuing residents during a multi-alarm fire at the Brighton Towers residential high-rise. The building was evacuated, residents were rescued from balconies, and crews from nearby towns assisted as firefighters worked to control the blaze. The cause is under investigation.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#atlantic-city #brighton-towers #high-rise-fire

local-news2 years ago•5 min saved

7 Arrested After Springfield Officer Shot in Chaotic Crime Spree

Seven individuals were arrested in Springfield, Massachusetts, following a series of shootings that injured a police officer and a MassDOT worker. The incidents involved suspects firing at police vehicles and an officer, who sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover. Multiple firearms were seized, and the suspects are being arraigned in Springfield District Court. Local officials praised the police response and called for stricter measures against repeat violent offenders.

via WWLP.com|

#arrests #firearms #local-news

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Phoenix Officer Injured, Suspect Killed in South Phoenix Shootout

A Phoenix police officer was hospitalized in serious but stable condition after being shot in the leg during a confrontation with 48-year-old Sergio Francisco Alvarez, who was killed in the shootout. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when officers stopped Alvarez for traffic violations. This marks the ninth officer-involved shooting in Phoenix this year.

via Arizona's Family|

#crime #officer-injured #phoenix

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Two New Jersey Police Officers Injured in Stabbing Attack While Responding to 911 Call"

A Galloway police officer was stabbed in the face and another officer sustained a head injury while responding to a 911 hangup call at a residence. One person was arrested, and the injured officers were taken to a hospital, with one already released and the other being treated for serious injuries.

via NJ.com|

#911-hangup #crime #galloway

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Rash of Phoenix Police Shootings Leaves Officers Injured and Suspects at Large

A Phoenix police officer was injured in a shooting in Laveen after responding to a report of armed suspects attempting to carjack a vehicle. The officer, who was in full uniform, was shot multiple times by at least one suspect and is currently in stable condition. The suspects are still at large, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Phoenix Police Interim Chief Michael Sullivan emphasized that the suspects should be considered armed and dangerous, and the department is committed to holding them accountable for their crimes.

via Arizona's Family|

#crime #laveen #officer-injured

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Police Shooting and Chase Ends in Tragedy in Fryeburg, Maine

A chase that began in New Hampshire ended with a man being shot and killed by police in Fryeburg, Maine, after he allegedly approached an officer with a knife. The driver, 52-year-old Kenneth Ellis, crashed into a snowbank and was shot by Fryeburg Officer Micheal St. Laurent. A deputy was also injured in a separate crash during the chase. The officer is on administrative leave as the Maine Attorney General's Office investigates the shooting, while the injured deputy is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

via WGME|

#chase #crime #maine

crime-and-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"New Surveillance Video Released in Philadelphia Police Shooting Case"

Philadelphia officials released new surveillance video of a deadly police-involved shooting that injured an officer and left a man dead in North Philadelphia. The video shows a scuffle inside a store, where the suspect, Alexander Spencer, fired a shot, injuring an officer, before being fatally shot by the officer's partner. The officers did not activate their body cameras during the incident, and a social media video is now part of the investigation. Police are also searching for a man who allegedly stole Spencer's gun after the shooting, and the injured officer has been released from the hospital.

via WPVI-TV|

#crime-and-justice #investigation #officer-injured

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Manhunt for Suspect in Philadelphia Police Shooting and Gun Theft"

The Philadelphia Police Department has identified Jose Quinones-Mendez as the man suspected of taking the handgun used to shoot a police officer and fleeing the scene. The officer was injured in a scuffle with a gunman, identified as Alexander Spencer, who was later shot and killed by the officer's partner. Quinones-Mendez is sought for his suspected involvement in the incident and has been charged with weapons violations, obstruction of justice, and tampering with evidence. Law enforcement officials are actively seeking the public's support in locating him and have warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

via NBC 10 Philadelphia|

#crime #manhunt #officer-injured

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Dayton Police Cruiser Crushed in Dramatic Gunfire Chase"

A police pursuit on the west side of Dayton, Ohio, ended with a pickup truck running over an officer’s vehicle and a major roadway closing. The chase began after a woman was struck by the truck, and the suspect then pointed a long gun at officers and fired at them while evading capture. The truck eventually crashed head-on with a police cruiser, injuring the officer inside. The suspect was subdued by law enforcement, and all injured parties, including the woman struck by the truck, were hospitalized. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has taken over the case.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|

#crime #dayton #officer-injured

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Philadelphia Shootout: 2 Police Officers and Suspect Injured in Holmesburg"

Two Philadelphia police officers were shot and wounded, along with a suspect who is in critical condition, during a shootout in the city's Holmesburg section. The incident began when officers responded to a report of shots fired and attempted to stop a suspect in a grey Dodge Ram pick-up truck. The suspect rammed a police vehicle, causing major damage, and then opened fire on the officers. Both injured officers are in stable condition, while the suspect has multiple prior firearms offenses. The incident is under investigation, and all four officers involved have been placed on administrative duty. This is the second time in two months that a pair of Philadelphia police officers have been shot in a single incident.

via WPVI-TV|

#crime #gunfire-exchange #officer-injured

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Porch Pirate Evades Arrest, Hits Officer with Car in NJ"

Police in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, are searching for Ebony Gomez, an accused porch pirate who hit an officer with her vehicle while fleeing from a traffic stop. Gomez is believed to be responsible for stealing packages from multiple homes in the area. During the incident, officers noticed children who were not properly restrained in the back of Gomez's vehicle. After initially fleeing from the traffic stop, Gomez struck an officer with her car before escaping. The officer sustained non-life threatening injuries and Gomez remains at large.

via Yahoo News|

#crime #fleeing-suspect #officer-injured