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Off-duty deputy in Chicago uses human shield during standoff (VIDEO)

by Brian Seay

An off-duty Cook County sheriff's deputy can be seen using a man he shot as a human shield in surveillance video of a gunfight in Chicago nearly three years ago.

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Question of racial bias raised after white officer shoots black colleague

by Jennifer Cruz

A white St. Louis police officer — saying he feared for his safety — shot and wounded an off-duty black colleague who was assisting during a pursuit last week.

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Suspect killed, off-duty Detroit officer seriously injured during botched robbery

by Jennifer Cruz

After the shootout, a second suspect approached the first suspect and took his gun, then walked over to the officer and took his gun and cell phone as well.

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Family of fatally-shot teen says he didn’t try to rob off-duty Border Patrol agent

by Jennifer Cruz

The officer, who was carrying his agency-issued gun, was approached from behind and repeatedly hit in the head as a 15-year-old suspect aimed a gun at him.

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Off-duty trooper fatally shoots boyfriend after she’s badly beaten

by Jennifer Cruz

Responding officers found a badly beaten woman and her boyfriend with a single gunshot wound to the torso. He died, while she remains in the hospital.

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Off-duty officer fatally shoots robber at Carl’s Jr. (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The off-duty officer stopped for lunch just after 3:00 p.m. but was promptly met by a man shoving a gun in his face and demanding cash.

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Off-duty St. Louis cop fatally shoots intruder who tossed concrete through his window

by Jennifer Cruz

After throwing a 100-pound concrete planter through a glass door, the suspect walked into the home, but was promptly met by the armed homeowner.

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Little Rock settles record-breaking $1.5M suit with family of man killed by off-duty officers

by Jennifer Cruz

The officers were working security at an apartment complex when they entered the man’s apartment through an open door.

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NYPD approval of XD-S 9mm: big change, small gun

by Eve Flanigan

As of April 7, New York City police officers will be allowed to select a new adaptation of the Springfield XD-S 9mm for off-duty and backup carry.

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Father faces felony assault, says he never pointed gun at off-duty officer

by Jennifer Cruz

The officer claims Carmona pointed a gun at him twice before he was arrested. Surveillance video, however, shows that never happened.

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Video leaves questions over officer’s account of ‘assault’ (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Julian Carmona said he is glad there is video of the incident because it proves his innocence.

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Off-duty, undercover cop found fatally shot in car

by Jennifer Cruz

At this point, details are scarce, but authorities confirmed the officer was in his personal vehicle when his body was discovered Monday morning.

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