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• 3 Officers Shot in Detroit, Gunman Barricaded in Home--Updated

  12-02-2018 18:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Three Detroit police officers were shot and two women were killed Sunday when a gunman opened fire, and reportedly barricaded himself in a home during the "melee" sparking a 14-hour standoff.The standoff has now ended and the suspect has been found dead, WXYZ TV reports. The suspect’s girlfriend, who had been reported missing, was also found dead in the house.Reports of a second gunman in an adjoining house have now been proven false. The neighbor was arrested and is scheduled fo
  
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• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Issues Statement on 7 Officers Killed in Past Week

  12-02-2018 17:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) issued this statement today:The law enforcement profession experienced one of its deadliest periods in recent memory this past week as seven officers nationwide were killed in the line of duty. Six of these fallen heroes were shot to death, and one died in an auto crash.Already this year 14 law enforcement professionals have been killed in the line of duty. Eleven of them died as a result of gunfire, more than double the number at the
  
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• Video: Speaking at His Funeral, Slain Colorado Deputy's Wife Asks Public to Respect Officers

  12-02-2018 17:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Speaking at His Funeral Slain Colorado Deputy's Wife Asks Public to Respect OfficersEl Paso County (CO) Sheriff's Deputy Micah Flick was a man of God, family and community. On Saturday, that was repeated often during his memorial service at New Life Church in Colorado Springs.His wife, Rachael Flick remained strong as she shared how Flick was with her family. "Micah was so professional but he was a ton of fun and a total goof," she said."Micah was an amazing provider, he went to work in r
  
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• Illinois Trooper Dies After On-Duty Medical Emergency

  12-02-2018 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Police officers, Tinley Park, IL, residents, family members and friends are mourning the sudden loss of a state trooper who touched many lives through his generosity and thoughtfulness for others.Lt. Rich Kozik, 58, of Mokena, died Tuesday following a medical emergency while on duty. He co-founded the Tinley Wish charity in 1996, worked toward establishing a memorial for state troopers killed in the line of duty and was a staunch advocate for motorcycle safety, the Chicago Tribune reports."Rich
  
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• Cop Killer Celebrates Conviction in Murders of 2 California Deputies

  12-02-2018 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A jury convicted Luis Bracamontes Friday in the 2014 slayings of two Sacramento-area deputies, giving the self-confessed cop killer what he has insisted he wanted all along: a chance at being executed.After about five hours of deliberation, the jury declared Bracamontes guilty of murdering Sacramento sheriff's Deputy Danny Oliver, then Placer sheriff's Detective Michael Davis Jr. The verdict came on what would have been Oliver’s 51st birthday.“Yay,” Bracamontes said quietly as
  
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• Trump Expresses Condolences to Families of Slain Ohio Officers

  12-02-2018 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  Just spoke to @JohnKasich to express condolences and prayers to all for the horrible shooting of two great police officers from @WestervillePD. This is a true tragedy!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 11, 2018President Trump on Sunday continued to show his support for those impacted by the shooting of two police officers responding to a 911 hang up call in Westerville, Ohio, calling Ohio Gov. John Kasich about the tragedy.Trump also tweeted his sympathies for the Westerville co
  
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• Surrounding Agencies Patrol Ohio Town Mourning Loss of 2 Officers

  12-02-2018 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As the Westerville (OH) Police mourn the loss of their colleagues, officers from other local departments have volunteered to help patrol in Westerville.The Westerville Police Chief says officers from Dublin, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Genoa Township, Columbus, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and more are pitching in to help patrol and answer calls as Westerville police grieve.Two Westerville officers were shot and killed Saturday responding to a 911 hangup call. Officer Eric Joering
  
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• West Virginia Police Officer Shot Outside Hospital by Escaping Inmate

  12-02-2018 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Charleston (WV) Police Department has arrested a man who reportedly shot a police officer after escaping custody.Chief Steve Cooper said Bryan Lee Ogle II, was wanted out of Tennessee when he got picked up by the Montgomery (WV) Police Department. Officers there arrested Bogle after a pursuit last week. Ogle was being treated at CAMC after sustaining injuries during his arrest in Montgomery.Around 2:30 Saturday afternoon Ogle escaped Montgomery Police custody. Charleston
  
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• Video: Detroit Police in Standoff with 2 Barricaded Gunmen, Officer Wounded

  12-02-2018 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  VIDEO: Detroit Police in Standoff with 2 Barricaded Gunmen, Officer WoundedA Detroit police officer was shot in the knee and two women have been killed during a barricaded situation on the city's east side that police say now involves two gunmen is adjoining houses.It happened around 10:00 p.m. Sunday on Lamont Street near 7 Mile and Mound Road. It is still going on as of 5 a.m. Monday.The officer was taken to the hospital. He's listed in stable condition, WXYZ TV reports.Shots have co
  
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• Sioux Tribal Officer Killed at Domestic Dispute

  12-02-2018 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  An officer with the Oglala Sioux Tribal police has been confirmed dead after an apparent domestic dispute early Saturday morning.The F.B.I., Bureau of Indian Affairs and Oglala Sioux Tribal police are investigating the case.KOTA TV sources say the officer was off-duty at the time. 
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• Police Had Been Called Previously to Home Where Ohio Officers were Killed

  12-02-2018 14:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Westerville, Ohio, police were previously called to the home where a man fatally shot two police officers on Sunday. Incident reports showed that the calls were made for three domestic disputes but no arrests were ever made.Westerville officers Eric Joering, 39, and Anthony Morelli, 54, were killed shortly after noon Saturday in this normally quiet suburb while responding to a 911 hang-up call.The suspect, 30-year-old Quentin Smith, was shot and wounded by the officers and taken to Ohio State Un
  
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