Five years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, officers who defended the building are still grappling with injuries, trauma, and efforts to downplay the violence, especially after President Trump pardoned many rioters, including those who injured officers. The officers face challenges in public perception and political narratives, but have also seen improvements in police support and safety measures.
Five years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, officers who defended the building still struggle with injuries, trauma, and the impact of pardons granted to rioters by President Trump, amid ongoing debates about the violence and its recognition.
Four people, including two police officers, were hospitalized after a crash in Reseda involving a police patrol car responding to a call, with no arrests made.
Two Mint Hill police officers were shot while responding to a child custody call at a gift shop; the suspect was killed, and both officers are in stable condition. The incident prompted an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and community leaders expressed support and concern.
A bomb in Moscow killed three people, including two police officers, after they attempted to apprehend a suspicious individual near a police station, in the same neighborhood where a senior military commander was killed earlier this week; investigators are examining links to recent targeted killings and potential Ukrainian involvement.
A bomb explosion in southern Moscow has killed two police officers and a civilian near the site where a Russian general was recently killed by a car bomb, which Russia attributes to Ukrainian intelligence. The incident is under investigation, and the motive remains unknown, amid ongoing tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
A Black police officer experienced racial discrimination at a Chick-fil-A in Georgia when he was asked to pay for his meal while his white colleagues received free meals; the restaurant owner apologized and promised to improve staff training and policies.
A gunman accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend in Pennsylvania ambushed and killed three police officers during an attempted arrest, after a series of domestic violence-related incidents, including setting a fire and peering into a home with binoculars. The shooter was killed in the exchange of gunfire, and the incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence calls for law enforcement.
Three police officers were killed and two wounded in a shooting in York County, Pennsylvania, by suspect Matthew James Ruth, who was shot and killed by police during the incident. The officers were serving a warrant related to a domestic investigation, and the community remains under investigation with no active threat reported.
Two Tremonton police officers, Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, were killed in the line of duty during a domestic violence incident involving an armed suspect, Ryan Michael Bate, who was also injured and taken into custody. The community and state mourn their loss, with processions, flags at half-staff, and widespread condolences from officials and agencies.
Two police officers were killed and a third wounded in Utah during a response to a domestic disturbance, with the suspect later arrested on charges of aggravated murder; the incident involved gunfire exchanged at a residence in Tremonton, and authorities are mourning the loss of the officers.
Two police officers were hospitalized after being shot by a suspect in Baldwin Park, with ongoing investigations and no confirmed details about the suspect's condition or involvement. Witnesses reported multiple gunshots, and police responded with SWAT units, surrounding a home in the neighborhood.
A shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, resulted in three deaths and 10 injuries, including two police officers. The suspect was wounded and taken into custody after a shootout with police. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders praised the quick response of law enforcement and first responders.
The Biden reelection campaign has enlisted three police officers who defended the US Capitol during the January 6 attack to campaign in key swing states, emphasizing the threat to democracy posed by former President Donald Trump. The officers, who sustained injuries during the riot, will share their experiences to bolster Biden's message ahead of the first debate with Trump. This strategy aims to highlight Trump's instability and reinforce Biden's commitment to democracy.
The shooter who killed two Central New York police officers used parts to build his own illegal AR-15 assault weapon, avoiding the need for permits and background checks. The gun had a protruding pistol grip and a 40-round magazine, making it illegal in New York state. The shooter, Christopher R. Murphy, purchased a lower barrel receiver legally in 2019 and added more parts to the gun. Another AR-15 rifle was found in his home, and deputies are investigating its legality. This incident highlights the issue of modifying guns to circumvent regulations, as seen in a previous shooting in Buffalo.
