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Suspect in fatal shooting of Missouri cop captured thanks to tip
by Jennifer CruzAuthorities said McCarthy was suffering from a gunshot wound when they found him wandering on a highway about 15 miles from where the shooting occurred.
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Missouri cop fatally shot during traffic stop; Suspect still at large
by Jennifer CruzAuthorities say Officer Michael pulled over the vehicle for a traffic violation moments before the driver opened fire on the officer, then drove away.
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Combat veteran in custody for killing wife, state trooper
by Jennifer CruzAn active-duty soldier arrested for the shooting deaths of his wife and a New York state trooper appeared in a Town of Leray Court on Monday.
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Manhunt underway for suspect who killed Arkansas cop
by Jennifer CruzDetails surrounding the incident thus far remain scarce, but the Arkansas State Police identified the officer as Newport Police Lt. Patrick Weatherford, 41.
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Stranger plays ‘Taps’ outside of police station after officer’s death (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzFacebook users indicated on the department’s page the man is a veteran who frequently plays “Taps” at various locations to pay tribute to fallen heroes.
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Oil boom, drugs linked to increase in officer killings, Texas sheriff says
by Jared MorganFBI data released Monday shows the amount of officers killed last year almost doubled from 2013.
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Texas cop killer executed by lethal injection
by Jennifer CruzLicho Escamilla, at the age of 19, was already wanted for killing his neighbor when he shot officer Kevin James three times in the back of the head.
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Woman pleads guilty to straw buyer charges in Nebraska cop killing
by Chris EgerA Georgia woman this week admitted to her role in buying a gun for a known gang member later used in killing a 29-year-old Omaha police officer.
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Handcuffed suspect fatally shoots New Orleans officer (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzAuthorities are still working to determine how Travis Boys was able to obtain not one, but two handguns while in police custody.
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Following fatal crash, K-9 refuses to leave partner’s side (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzThe wife of the dog's partner was finally able to coerce him away from the officer, so that the dog itself could receive medical treatment for injuries he sustained.
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Omaha officer killed hours before scheduled maternity leave (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzKerrie Orozco's baby had spent the last three months in the NICU following a premature birth. She was due to be released Thursday and Orozco was completing her last shift before taking her delayed maternity leave.
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