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A Delaware State Police trooper, Cpl. Matthew T. Snook, was killed in a shooting at a DMV in New Castle County, after confronting a suspect who opened fire; the suspect was shot and killed by police, and the incident resulted in minor injuries to others present.
A shooting at a Delaware DMV near Wilmington resulted in the deaths of a state trooper and the suspected gunman, with authorities confirming the threat was over and the DMV offices statewide closed.
A shooting at a Delaware DMV resulted in the deaths of a state trooper and a gunman, with the trooper heroically saving others before being killed, leading to the closure of DMV offices statewide.
Multiple people, including a state trooper, were injured in two related shootings in Lexington, Kentucky, after a suspect shot at a trooper and was later found deceased at a church; a second shooting occurred near Blue Grass Airport, with ongoing investigations and no confirmed connection between the incidents.
Washington State Trooper Christopher M. Gadd, 27, was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 while searching for DUI drivers. His parked patrol car was struck by a speeding SUV, resulting in his tragic death. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, was taken into custody for vehicular homicide. Gadd, who served for two-and-a-half years, leaves behind his wife, daughter, and family members, including a father and sister who are also state troopers. His passing marks the 33rd line-of-duty death in the Washington State Patrol's 103-year history.
A Washington State Patrol trooper, identified as 27-year-old Christopher Gadd, was struck and killed by a motorist on southbound Interstate 5 near 136th Street North in Marysville. The suspect, a 32-year-old man from Lynnwood, was arrested and booked for vehicular homicide. The trooper is survived by his wife and two-year-old daughter. The incident led to the closure of southbound lanes on I-5, which later reopened. Governor Jay Inslee and others expressed condolences for the tragic loss, marking the 33rd line of duty death for the Washington State Patrol.
Michael Anthony Addison, 30, has been charged in the deaths of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Zachary Fink and a semi-truck driver following a chase on Interstate 95. Fink pursued Addison, who was driving a Kia at excessive speed, and was hit by a semi-truck during the pursuit. Addison faces charges including vehicular homicide, felony homicide, and driving without a license causing death or serious injury. The investigation is ongoing, and Fink is survived by his parents and fiancée.
A 30-year-old man from Lauderhill, Florida, is facing 12 charges in connection to the deaths of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a truck driver. The suspect, Michael Anthony Addison, was taken into custody and appeared in court via Zoom. The charges include murder, fleeing and eluding, and driving on a suspended license resulting in death. The incident occurred when the suspect, driving a white Kia, attempted to evade the trooper and made an abrupt turn, resulting in a collision with a semi tractor trailer, killing the trooper and the truck driver.
Florida Highway Patrol trooper Zachary Fink, 26, was killed in the line of duty while trying to detain a fleeing felon in St. Lucie County. The suspect, who was involved in a pursuit, caused a crash that took the trooper's life and also resulted in the death of a semi-truck driver. A manhunt ensued, leading to the apprehension of a suspect. The law enforcement community is mourning the loss and working on a complex criminal investigation.
A Georgia State Patrol trooper was killed in a traffic crash, becoming the fifth officer to die in the line of duty across the country in 2024. Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences, marking the third Georgia law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty since late December. This tragic incident adds to the history of law enforcement deaths in Georgia, with previous incidents including a trooper cadet's death during training in 2022 and the shooting death of a state patrol trooper in 2010.
An Oklahoma trooper conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 40 was violently thrown to the ground when the vehicle he pulled over was hit by another vehicle. Dash camera footage shows the impact as Trooper Jesse Gregory stands at the passenger-side window. All three individuals involved were treated and released, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing. The incident highlights the importance of Oklahoma's "Move Over" law, which requires motorists to change lanes or slow down when encountering stopped vehicles with flashing lights on the side of the highway.
An Oklahoma trooper conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 40 was violently thrown to the ground when another vehicle struck the one he had pulled over, with dash camera footage showing the impact. All three individuals involved were treated and released, and an investigation into the crash is ongoing. The trooper emphasized the importance of the "Move Over" law, which requires motorists to change lanes or slow down when encountering stopped vehicles with flashing lights on the side of the highway.
Oklahoma State Trooper Jesse Gregory narrowly escaped serious injury when a vehicle crashed into the back of the car he had pulled over during a traffic stop on Interstate 40. Dashcam footage captured the moment he was sent flying and his quick reaction to run to safety. Despite suffering a minor injury to his left arm, Trooper Gregory is urging drivers to slow down when they see law enforcement conducting traffic stops, emphasizing the importance of caution to prevent accidents like the one he experienced.
Michigan State Police Trooper Joel Popp, a graduate of Bridgeport High School, tragically died after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on I-75. The 35-year-old, who had recently fulfilled his dream of becoming a trooper, leaves behind a wife and young daughter. The Bridgeport community is deeply affected by the loss, and the investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Dashcam video from Oklahoma shows a trooper conducting a traffic stop being struck by another vehicle, sending him flying. The trooper miraculously gets up and runs out of frame, while all three people involved in the incident were treated and released. This was not the trooper's first scare this year, as he was also at the scene when a driver crashed into a sheriff's deputy earlier in the month. Investigations into both crashes are ongoing, and the son of the Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore was involved in the crash that injured the deputy. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol referenced the 2015 death of Trooper Nicholas Dees in a similar incident, emphasizing the importance of the slow down, move over law.