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Witnesses Say Samaritan Killed in Arvada Attack Shot Cop Killer

“Actually, there were two customers that ran out and John Hurley was just faster and made it.  As some eyewitnesses say, he took down the shooter,” said store manager Stephen Cohen.

June 24, 2021

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Civilians Help San Francisco Officer Under Attack

He appears to oblige, and she slings the shotgun on her shoulder and she starts to take the man into custody. When she asked if he had any weapons in his possession, the video shows that he turns around, shoves her and wrestles with her before pushing her to the ground.

June 1, 2021

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Civilians Come to Aid of CA Officer During Gun Grab Attack

“This girl puts him in a chokehold and that’s what it took to take the guy down and to help that officer. I don’t know if the officer would have gone home to his family that night if that guy would’ve been able to get his gun,” explained witness Mark Davis.

May 27, 2021

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2 Men Come to Aid of FL Deputy Under Attack

“All my respect and gratitude goes out to these two men who took action when they saw a deputy under attack. It makes me proud to know that in Volusia County, our residents still have our deputies’ backs,” Sheriff Mike Chitwood said in a statement online.

May 21, 2021

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Murder Suspect Slams into Big Rig Truck at End of CA Vehicle Pursuit

Footage from a news helicopter showed that the driver of the tractor-trailer appeared to intentionally block the suspect.

April 7, 2021

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Citizen Comes to Aid of Critically Wounded CA Deputy

The deputy, assigned to the Hesperia station, was shot in an Aldi parking lot and was airlifted a nearby trauma center, according to the department. A citizen reportedly found him in the parking lot and called in the "officer down" to dispatch using the officer's radio.

March 24, 2021

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Veteran and His Puppy Help PA Police Capture Suspect in Attack on Officer

After a struggle and argument on the front porch, Swingle said he let his 4-month-old German Shepherd Keeper go after the suspect again. Swingle also retrieved his handgun and saw the suspect across the street trying to break into another house.

February 18, 2021

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Suspect Killed when Citizens, Officer Open Fire at Vegas Gun Range After Officer Stabbed

Police say the man was causing a disturbance inside The Range 702 and was asked to leave the business.

February 4, 2021

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Civilian Helps MN Trooper in Roadside Fight with DUI Suspect

“I saw a tussle and a fist flying and was like, ‘Oh, let me check it out.’ As I got closer and approached above him, I saw he had the officer’s gun,” Vincent Williams said. “I said, ‘Let the gun go,’ and I asked the officer, ‘Do you feel comfortable grabbing your Taser?’ He said, Hold him.'”

January 7, 2021

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NC Deputy Pulled from Fiery Crash by Good Samaritans

“In that moment, my first thought was ‘I can’t let this man die in front of me’,” 22-year-old Dajour Keemer said.

January 5, 2021

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Good Samaritan, Former Gang Member Moved Wounded Houston Officer Out of Kill Zone

“But when the shooting rang out, he didn’t just continue to film, like so many people are doing in this upside-down world. This young African-American male, who told me he was a gang member, that his life was way out there, but he’s found God and has turned his life around. He went and helped Officer Waller,” Chief Art Acevedo said.

October 21, 2020

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Good Samaritans Aid Virginia Officer Attacked at Traffic Stop

Two civilians in Virginia are receiving praise and thanks from the Virginia State Police Department for coming to the aid of a trooper who came under attack during a recent traffic stop.

September 17, 2020