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Tag: Ballistic Vest Saves
Patrol
Ohio Officer Shot in Vest, Suspect Killed
The officer was not publicly identified. He was not seriously injured, police union leaders said. He was transported in stable condition to an area hospital.
May 13, 2024
Patrol
Texas Officer Shot in Chest, Saved by Armor
Upon arrival, the responding officers were assessing the situation when, unexpectedly, the homeowner fired a shot, striking one officer in the chest, police say.
May 10, 2024
Patrol
California Motor Deputy Shot in Back at Intersection, Saved by Armor
Deputy Samuel Aispuro was in uniform and was riding a department-issued motorcycle at the time of the shooting. The round did not penetrate the vest, and he is in stable condition at a local hospital.
April 23, 2024
Patrol
Kentucky Deputy Shot Serving Papers, Saved by Vest
Police say his vest saved his life, saying if it had hit even just an inch away from where it did, in either direction, this could have been a very different situation.
March 19, 2024
Patrol
Boston Officer Shot at Domestic, Saved by Vest
Prosecutors said the suspect led police on a foot chase, and as an officer was trying to place Lewis in custody, a gun went off, striking the officer, who was wearing a ballistic vest and not seriously injured.
March 19, 2024
Command
Minnesota Sheriff Slams Officials for Only Caring About Officers When They are Killed
"Can you care about us before we’re dead?" said Sheriff Bob Fletcher. "Everyone rushes to make a positive statement when someone is killed but before that the support is waning."
March 4, 2024
Patrol
Philadelphia Officer Wounded in Hand by Ricochet Off Armor
A shot was fired after a 10-person police team breached the first door of the home and started to enter the second door, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
January 31, 2024
Special Units
Miami-Dade Officer Wounded in Shooting, Saved by Vest
The officer, a member of the department’s Crime Suppression Team, was looking for a suspect in connection with another shooting over the weekend.
November 21, 2023
Patrol
Georgia Deputy Shot, Saved by Body Armor During Domestic Response
The deputy was hit once in the shoulder and twice in the vest during an exchange of gunfire with the suspect.
October 25, 2023
Special Units
5 Minnesota Officers Shot Serving Search Warrant
Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck said two officers were shot in their vests and three were shot in other locations on their bodies.
October 12, 2023
Patrol
Denver Officer Shot Multiple Times in Vehicle, Saved by Vest
The officer was in his police vehicle outside a hotel at 4 a.m. when he saw a male walk past and then into hotel. The suspect then came back out of the hotel, pulled out a gun and started shooting at the officer.
June 7, 2023
Featured
2 Philly Officers Shot, Saved by Armor During Standoff
After negotiations reached an impasse, SWAT made entry. They were reportedly fired on by the suspect and two officers were hit but suffered no wounds thanks to their armor.
May 1, 2023
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