Bulletproof Vest
Coverage of Bulletproof Vest in the Nexus archive.
- LAPD officer’s life saved by bulletproof vest during wild Boyle Heights shootout
An LAPD officer survived a gunshot wound in Boyle Heights when a bullet was stopped by their bulletproof vest during a police shootout. Photos show the bullet hole in the armor, highlighting how close the confrontation came to being fatal.
- Suspect shot by police after officer hit in bulletproof vest at end of chase in Boyle Heights: LAPD
Los Angeles police shot a man who allegedly fired at officers, hitting one in his bulletproof vest, after a chase ended in Boyle Heights.
- Trump jokes he'd look '20 pounds heavier' in a bulletproof vest, says he doesn't think about threats
President Donald Trump joked about looking '20 pounds heavier' in a bulletproof vest after acknowledging its protective benefits, while downplaying concerns about future threats. He referenced a recent incident where a Secret Service agent was shot at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner and stated he does not dwell on potential risks to maintain effectiveness.
- Trump comments on wearing a bulletproof vest after WHCA shooting
President Trump joked about wearing a bulletproof vest in the future after a third assassination attempt, humorously noting concerns about looking '20 pounds heavier.' The comment was made during a press session in the Oval Office.
- Gunshot may have hit cellphone in officer's bulletproof vest at correspondents' dinner, sources say
A gunshot may have hit a cellphone in an officer's bulletproof vest during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The FBI is conducting forensic reviews of evidence from the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., following the incident.
- Gunshot at dinner may have struck officer's phone in pocket of bulletproof vest
A suspect fired a shotgun at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, striking an officer's phone in a bulletproof vest. Officials estimated the suspect was running at 9 mph when he bypassed a checkpoint.
- Trump thought sound of gunman at journalists’ dinner was tray falling
President Trump initially mistook the sound of a gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner for a falling tray. A Secret Service agent was protected by a bulletproof vest during the incident. Trump referenced previous security threats, including an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and an incident on his Florida golf course during the 2024 campaign.
- Man arrested near Trump golf course with 'Joker' rifle and bulletproof vest
A man was arrested near the Trump golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes for carrying a 'Joker' rifle and bulletproof vest, leading to felony firearms charges. Sheriff's officials confirmed the incident, highlighting the proximity to a high-profile location.