All articles tagged with #off duty officer
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
An off-duty NYPD officer shot a man attempting to rob her and another officer at Penn Station in Manhattan; the man was hospitalized in stable condition and no charges have been filed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLS-TV
One person was killed and five others, including an off-duty police officer, were injured in a shooting outside a bar in Indianapolis. The incident occurred when two off-duty officers in uniform were at a bar and a disturbance in the parking lot led to gunfire exchange with a suspect. The injured officer is expected to recover, while four other individuals were also injured but expected to recover. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and a man connected to the incident arrived at a hospital seeking treatment for gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
One person was killed and an off-duty police officer was among five injured in a shooting outside a bar in Indianapolis, Indiana. The incident occurred after a disturbance in the parking lot, leading to an exchange of gunfire between police and a suspect. The injured officer is expected to recover, while four others were also wounded but expected to survive. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and a man connected to the incident was pronounced dead after seeking treatment at a local hospital.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WRAL News
An off-duty South Carolina police officer, identified as Anthony DeLustro, shot and killed a Winston-Salem man, Michael O'Neal, after an altercation in a Chick-fil-A parking lot. DeLustro sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. The incident is being investigated by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division at the request of the Summerville Police Department. Chief Douglas Wright urged patience and trust in the investigative process, acknowledging the difficulty of the situation for all involved.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Teen Vogue
17-year-old Palestinian-American Tawfic Abdeljabbar was killed in the occupied West Bank by off-duty Israeli police and an Israeli civilian, sparking outrage and mourning in both the West Bank and his native Louisiana. Palestinian officials reported one of the deadliest 24-hour stretches of the ongoing conflict, with at least 178 Palestinians killed. Abdeljabbar's family and community mourned his loss, emphasizing the impact of U.S. support for Israeli forces and calling for an end to the violence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Southern California
An off-duty LAPD officer and a passenger were killed when their car was struck by a BMW traveling at over 100 mph in a possible DUI crash. The BMW driver ran a red light before the collision, shearing off a hydrant and sending one of the cars into an apartment. The 20-year-old driver was arrested and booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter. Three other people, including an off-duty San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy, were hospitalized. The officer, survived by his fiancée and two young sons, had just under five years on the job.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
An off-duty LAPD officer, identified as Officer Darrell Cunningham Shamily, was one of two people killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Northridge, Los Angeles. The collision occurred in the early hours of the morning and left three others hospitalized. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A 12-year-old suspected carjacker in Washington, DC, was turned in by his mother after his 13-year-old accomplice was shot dead by an off-duty police officer. The 12-year-old, whose identity was not disclosed, was processed in juvenile court. The mother recognized her son from a photo shared by authorities and called the police. Surveillance video showed the two boys approaching the officer's car, with the 13-year-old entering the vehicle and the 12-year-old demanding the officer to get out. The officer opened fire, killing the 13-year-old. The 12-year-old has a history of behavioral issues and began smoking marijuana at age 11. Carjacking rates in DC have surged, prompting the distribution of free tracking devices to help recover stolen vehicles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 2 Detroit
Michigan State Police are investigating an off-duty officer-involved shooting at a strip club in Highland Park. The shooting occurred early Saturday morning, resulting in a male suspect being struck and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. No other individuals were harmed, and the investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV
An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer was critically wounded after being caught in the crossfire of two vehicles exchanging gunfire near Midway Airport in Chicago. The officer, who was not the intended target, was hit by stray bullets while in traffic. One suspect is in custody, while another vehicle involved in the shooting managed to escape. The officer is in critical condition and undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Action News 5
An off-duty Memphis Police Department officer, Verlean Washington, has been charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving after crashing into a car. Washington was driving at a high rate of speed and ignored a red arrow traffic light before colliding with a black Audi. No injuries were reported, but officers noticed slurred speech and the smell of alcohol on Washington's breath. An open vodka bottle and an empty beer can were found in her vehicle.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV
Chicago police Sgt. Michael Vitellaro has been found not guilty of aggravated battery and official misconduct after being charged in a case that left a teen pinned to the ground. Vitellaro was off-duty at the time and claimed he was using proper technique to take down a bike thief suspect. The incident occurred in Park Ridge, where Vitellaro's son's bike was allegedly stolen. The judge heard from witnesses who testified that Vitellaro never identified himself as a police officer before or during the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Sun-Times
An off-duty Chicago police officer was grazed in the arm when several people blocked his SUV in an alley on the Near West Side and opened fire. The officer exchanged gunfire before driving off and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. A gun was recovered, and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating the incident. The officer will be placed on administrative duties for 30 days, routine after a shooting.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
An off-duty West Virginia deputy sheriff who struck and killed a 13-year-old girl with his marked cruiser last year will not face criminal charges in her death, according to the prosecutor investigating the case. The prosecutor determined the “tragic loss” of the girl was a “direct result” of her own erratic behavior while under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. The family of the victim still has questions that need answering, including how fast the off-duty deputy was driving in the marked sheriff’s department cruiser when it struck her.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
An off-duty West Virginia deputy sheriff who struck and killed a 13-year-old girl with his marked cruiser last year will not face criminal charges in her death, according to the prosecutor investigating the case. The prosecutor determined the “tragic loss” of the girl was a “direct result” of her own erratic behavior while under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. The family of the victim is disappointed with the decision and still has questions that need answering.