Dossier
ballistic vest
Coverage of ballistic vest in the Nexus archive.
- New photos show bullet holes in LAPD officer’s vest, cruiser following violent gunfight
Photos show bullet holes in an LAPD officer's ballistic vest and patrol vehicle after a violent gunfight with a fleeing suspect in Boyle. The incident occurred during a pursuit on Tuesday afternoon.
- LAPD officer hit in ballistic vest, suspect wounded as shots exchanged after Boyle Heights pursuit
An LAPD officer was struck in the ballistic vest during a gunfire exchange with a gunman following a police pursuit in Boyle Heights. The suspect was also wounded in the incident.
- Man wanted in deputy ambush caught after wildlife camera sighting and major manhunt
A man wanted in the ambush of Deputy Logan Utt was captured following a wildlife camera sighting and extensive manhunt. Deputy Utt, a 31-year-old military veteran, was killed, while a second officer survived due to a ballistic vest.