bulletproof vest
Coverage of bulletproof vest in the Nexus archive.
- Cops shoot maniac armed with shotgun outside NYC house — then find 2 dead inside: sources
A gunman wearing a bulletproof vest and armed with a shotgun was shot by police outside a home in New York City. Authorities found two deceased individuals inside the residence.
- Justices make rare personal plea to Congress for more security funding
Two Supreme Court justices, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, testified before Congress to request increased security funding for the court, citing a rise in threats against justices and their families. Barrett described a swatting attack at her home and the need for a bulletproof vest after the leak of a controversial court decision. The court requested a $228 million budget for 2027, including $18 million for security programs.
- 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.