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Texas Officer Shoots and Kills Woman After Stun-Gun struggle

Police Lt. Steve Dorris said that the officer shot at Pamela Turner after she hit him in the groin with the Taser.

White Officer on Trial in Fatal Shooting of Antwon Rose, 17

The shooting was captured on video by bystanders and posted online, triggering protests in the Pittsburgh area last year.

Fired Florida Officer Guilty of Slaying Black Motorist

Nouman Raja, 41, now faces a mandatory sentence of at least 25 years, up to life in prison for the death of Corey Jones, 31.

California Won’t Charge Officers Who Killed Stephon Clark

Stephon Clark was shot seven times on March 18, 2018, and his killing prompted protests in California's capital city and across the U.S.

Florida Officer Goes on Trial for Killing Black Motorist

Former Palm Beach Gardens officer Nouman Raja is charged with manslaughter and attempted first-degree murder for the 2015 shooting of Corey Jones.

Wife Says Chicago Officer Assaulted in Connecticut Prison

"He never should have been in the general population," said Jason Van Dyke's wife, Tiffany Van Dyke.

White Cop Who Shot Black Teen Gets Nearly 7 Years in Prison

Jason Van Dyke was convicted last year of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery — one for each bullet fired at Laquan McDonald.

Officer Who Killed Teen Used Racial Slurs, Excessive Force

Prosecutors are highlighting the accusations now to persuade a judge that Jason Van Dyke, the Chicago police officer who fatally shot Laquan McDonald in 2014, deserves a stiffer prison sentence.

Deputy Died from Friendly Fire in California Bar Gun Battle

Sgt. Ron Helus was fatally shot in the heart by a California highway patrolman who had joined him in the chaotic gun battle at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California.