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A Christian County, Missouri deputy was fatally shot, prompting a Blue Alert across several regions. The suspect has been identified as 45-year-old Richard Dean Bird, who investigators say may be armed. A white 2001 Chevy Silverado linked to Bird has been located, and the truck was last seen heading southbound on U.S. 160 from Route HH in Christian County. The alert covers areas including Highlandville and surrounding regions.
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, Sean Grayson, was sentenced to 20 years for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her Springfield home after Massey summoned 911; Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder, saying he feared for his safety as the encounter escalated with Massey near a stove. Massey’s family pressed for the maximum penalty, highlighting the impact on her children and the broader issue of police use of force in homes. The case drew national attention and spurred reforms, including a civil rights settlement, a DOJ inquiry, de‑escalation training, use‑of‑force data collection, and Illinois changes mandating greater transparency in recruiting for law‑enforcement jobs.
A Caldwell County deputy was shot and killed in the parking lot of Club Rodeo in Austin early Sunday morning. The suspect was apprehended later that day by U.S. Marshals with assistance from local authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and police are seeking witnesses and evidence from the public.
A former Illinois sheriff's deputy was convicted for the killing of Sonya Massey, who had called 911 to report a prowler in Springfield, Illinois, in July 2024. The incident involved deputy Sean Grayson, one of the responders to the call.
A San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy, Andrew Nunez, was fatally shot while responding to a call, and a suspect was deliberately knocked off a motorcycle during a high-speed chase on the 210 Freeway, resulting in a crash and the suspect's hospitalization. The incident highlights ongoing dangers faced by law enforcement and efforts to bring the suspect to justice.
The trial of former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, accused of killing Sonya Massey during a response to a call about a prowler, began in Peoria amid protests and calls for justice, following Massey's death which sparked national outrage and a $10 million settlement for her family.
A Kansas sheriff's deputy was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call, after a man inside the home opened fire on him and police. The suspect was wounded and later surrendered after barricading himself, and the investigation is ongoing.
The article discusses internal power struggles within the Navy's leadership, focusing on the Navy secretary's efforts to limit a deputy's role before his confirmation, amid tensions and organizational changes aimed at improving the Navy's effectiveness.
Nearly 100 emergency vehicles escorted the hearse carrying the body of slain Onondaga County Sheriff’s deputy, Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, from the medical examiner’s office to the funeral home. Hoosock, a seasoned veteran of the sheriff’s office and a volunteer firefighter, was shot and killed while responding to a call at a home. The procession was joined by many fire departments and captured on camera from various locations, with the community showing support as the hearse passed underneath bridges. The gunman also shot and killed a Syracuse Police officer before being fatally shot by other officers. Funeral plans for the officers have not been announced.
Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, 29, and Onondaga County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Hoosock, 37, were identified as the officers killed in a shootout in Salina, N.Y. Officer Jensen had served for two years and received the Officer of the Month Award in December 2023, while Deputy Hoosock had been with the Sheriff's Office since 2007 and was promoted to Lieutenant in June 2023. Both officers leave behind grieving families and a legacy of public service.
Syracuse police officer Michael E. Jensen and Onondaga County sheriff’s deputy Lt. Michael Hoosock were killed in a shootout with suspect Christopher R. Murphy in Salina. The incident began with a traffic stop and escalated into a gunfight, resulting in the deaths of the officers and the suspect. Hoosock, a 16-year veteran, was a bomb squad commander and had experience as a firefighter and paramedic, leaving behind a wife and three young children. Jensen, with 2 1/2 years on the force, was described as ambitious and hard-working. The shooter, Murphy, was armed with a Springfield AR-15 gun and was killed in the exchange of gunfire.
Orange County Deputy Francisco Estrella was arrested on charges including interception of communication and unlawful use of a communication device after allegedly calling a Seminole County detective to obtain information about an armed carjacking, kidnapping, and killing using a fake name and claiming to be a cousin of the victim. Sheriff Dennis Lemma emphasized the danger posed by such actions and stated that Estrella has been relieved of duty without pay. The Orange County Sheriff's Office will conduct an administrative investigation once criminal proceedings are complete.
A Hennepin County deputy was released from the hospital after being shot while serving an arrest warrant in Minnetonka. The injured deputy, described as a "great guy" by a colleague, was met with applause and support from law enforcement agencies as he left the hospital. The shooting resulted in the death of the gunman and another deputy being treated and released at the scene. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the incident, and no one is currently in custody.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Bingham was arrested and charged with 10 felonies, including possession of a machine gun and participation in a criminal street gang, after being accused of having a double life as a member of a local outlaw motorcycle gang and committing numerous firearms crimes, including stealing a shotgun from his own Sheriff’s Department. Authorities found 160 firearms, including an automatic assault rifle with an attached grenade launcher, as well as silencers and motorcycle-gang-related paraphernalia in his home. Bingham, who also owned a gun store, is being held in lieu of $500,000 bail and has been placed on compulsory leave by the department.
A suspect in Pasco County, Florida, was fatally shot by a deputy after driving recklessly with the deputy's legs hanging from the car during a struggle at a 7-Eleven gas station. The deputy attempted to de-escalate the situation by deploying a taser before resorting to using lethal force. The suspect, who has not been positively identified, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an investigation.