officers
Coverage of officers in the Nexus archive.
- Teen boy injured in overnight shooting on Far South Side
A teen boy was shot during an argument on the Far South Side overnight and is now recovering in a hospital on Thursday morning. Police reported that the incident occurred just before 2 a.m. at the 11500 block of South Church Street in Morgan Park.
- Gunfire at Seattle police leads to 3 arrests, pauses light rail
Following an altercation that involved shots fired at officers in Seattle, three people were arrested. The incident also resulted in the pausing of light rail service, according to the Police Department.
- 435 arrests, $12 million in OT, few lessons learned: LAPD issues report on ICE protests
The LAPD issued a report detailing challenges faced during protests related to ICE, citing 435 arrests and $12 million in overtime. While the department stated officers performed well handling unruly crowds, critics criticized the report for failing to address injuries caused by less-lethal weapons and aggressive actions by officers.
- Child hurt after shots fired into East Nashville home
Officers were called to a duplex located in the 1600 block of Treutlan Place, near McFerrin Park. The call occurred around 2:30 a.m., after reports that shots had been fired into an East Nashville home.
- Watch: Father arrested after 2-year-old heard calling for help from balcony
A father was arrested after his 2-year-old child was heard calling for help from a balcony. The father refused to return to the home when speaking to officers on the phone.
- School zone patrols increase as kids return to class
Wilson County has increased school zone patrols as students return to class, with officers urging drivers to slow down. The first day of school marks the start of a busy week of back-to-school routines in Middle Tennessee.
- Officers save driver from sinking car in Clearwater
Officers in Clearwater rescued a driver from a car rapidly submerging in a pond. The driver was unresponsive, and officers broke the window to extract her before paramedics took her to a nearby hospital. Her condition and how she ended up in the pond remain unknown.
- New Jersey officers dress up as shrubs to catch distracted drivers on their phones
New Jersey officers dressed as shrubs to catch distracted drivers using their phones. The tactic aims to identify drivers violating distracted driving laws.
- New Jersey officers dress up as shrubs to catch distracted drivers on their phones
New Jersey officers disguised as shrubs to catch drivers using their phones. The tactic aims to identify distracted drivers in real-time.
- Capitol Hill shooting injures two, leaves 50 shell casings
A Capitol Hill shooting around 11:30 p.m. on Friday injured two bystanders and left 50 shell casings. Officers responded to gunfire near East Pike Street and 11th Avenue, finding the injured.
- Moment police boat smashes into Westminster Bridge sending officers flying into the Thames as five are seriously injured
A police boat collided with Westminster Bridge, causing officers to be thrown into the Thames, resulting in five serious injuries.
- Suspect injured after gun goes off during struggle with officers on South Side
A suspect was injured after a gun discharged during a struggle with officers on Chicago's South Side. Officers were called to disperse a crowd following a report of a large gathering.
- Naked man tries to kidnap 7-year-old tourist from mother at Portland park, bystanders intervene
A naked man attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old tourist from her mother at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. The suspect was fought off by the girl's parents and bystanders before police arrived.
- Armed suspect sought after ramming Goodlettsville police car, injuring 2 officers: police
Goodlettsville Police are searching for an armed man after he rammed a police car during a chase, resulting in two officers being injured. The suspect is considered dangerous.
- New video shows how Arizona toddler was declared dead, but later found alive
An Arizona toddler was declared dead but later found alive in a hospital morgue. New video and details reveal how officers attempted to inform a doctor about the error.
- Denver officers cited for separate incidents, 1 fired
Two officers face multiple charges related to separate incidents in the past two months. One officer has been fired, and the other is no longer with the Denver Police Department.
- King Charles meets and praises officers who dealt with Bedford train tragedy
King Charles met with officers who dealt with the Bedford train tragedy. He praised their efforts in handling the incident.
- Chicago man charged after 2 officers shot during South Side traffic stop
A Chicago man is facing seven felony charges after two officers were shot during a South Side traffic stop. The incident occurred during a traffic stop on Chicago's South Side.
- Mom investigated for cannibalism after son, 4, found dead with mutilated arm
A mother is under investigation for cannibalism after her 4-year-old son was found dead with a severely injured arm. The scene was so disturbing that first-responders required support services.
- Coney Island shooting leaves 5 people injured, including 1 in critical condition
A shooting in Coney Island left five people injured, with one in critical condition. Officers discovered the victims with gunshot wounds and transported them to area hospitals.
- Barricaded man arrested after firing at officers in Grand Junction
A man was arrested in Grand Junction after barricading himself inside a home and reportedly firing shots toward officers late Tuesday night.
- Not your typical call: Deer crashes through restaurant glass door in Morganton
A deer crashed through a restaurant's glass door in Morganton, prompting officers to safely guide it out through the back door without injury. The incident involved a 'little wrestling match and plenty of teamwork' by law enforcement.
- 11 injured in violent clash between teens, officers at Bronx juvenile facility
A violent clash between teens and officers at a Bronx juvenile facility left 11 people injured. The incident occurred in Mott Haven, as reported by Sonia Rincon.
- Hunt for Justin Bieber lookalike who tried to kidnap woman in broad daylight in California
A Justin Bieber lookalike attempted to kidnap a woman in broad daylight in Hayward, California, around 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Officers were flagged down near Jackson Street and Soto Road following the incident.
- Lokayukta orders suo motu case against officers in flood-prone areas
The Lokayukta has initiated a suo motu case against officers in flood-prone areas. The action suggests an investigation into potential negligence or mismanagement related to flood risks.
- Two men fatally shot outside NYC subway station
Two men were fatally shot outside a subway station near Morrison Avenue-Soundview 6 train Subway station in New York City. Officers responded to the scene and marked evidence with orange cones.
- Bear attack injures 2 on Mount Si trails; officers search for bear
Two people were injured in a bear encounter on the Mount Si trails near North Bend. Officers are searching for the bear following the incident.
- Cunning Batman-style gadget discovered on California car during traffic stop
A California driver was found using a device during a traffic stop that could make a license plate vanish with a button. The gadget, described as Batman-style, was discovered by officers.
- Tiger suffers injuries in Muthodi, officers place cage to capture animal
A tiger sustained injuries in Muthodi, prompting officers to set up a cage to capture the animal. The incident involves wildlife management efforts in the area.
- Suspected shoplifter killed and 2 cops injured by car outside Nob Hill Trader Joe’s
A suspected shoplifter was killed and two police officers were injured when a car struck them outside a Nob Hill Trader Joe’s. The officers were chasing the suspect on foot before the collision on California Street.
- The objective of SIR is to ensure clean electoral rolls, says official
The objective of SIR is to ensure clean electoral rolls, as stated by an official. Officers are instructed to carry out the enumeration of all eligible voters.
- Watch: Officers chase stolen pickup from Fontana into Los Angeles
Officers chased a stolen pickup driver from Fontana into Los Angeles through freeways and streets. The driver, wanted in a possible carjacking, gestured out the vehicle's window and exited the freeway into southern LA County communities.
- Henry Nowak murder inquest will investigate whether officers caused or contributed to death of student who was handcuffed as he lay dying
An inquest will investigate whether law enforcement officers caused or contributed to the death of Henry Nowak, a student who was handcuffed as he lay dying. The focus is on the officers' potential role in the fatal incident.
- 'Two-tier' race-bias rules to be torn up as ministers admit it's wrong to tell officers to deal with white people differently
The government is abolishing 'two-tier' race-bias rules as ministers admit it is incorrect to instruct officers to treat white people differently. The policy change reflects an acknowledgment of flawed racial bias protocols.
- Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family for officers handcuffing and arresting 18-year-old while he bled to death
The police chief apologized to Henry Nowak's family for officers handcuffing and arresting an 18-year-old while he bled to death. The incident involved a fatal arrest by law enforcement officers.
- Man stabbed to death in Chatham
A 48-year-old man was found stabbed to death in Chatham on Monday night. The incident occurred in the 8000 block of South Ellis, and no one is currently in custody.
- Arrests made after curfew takes effect at ICE detention facility
New Jersey's Attorney General is addressing arrests made after a curfew was enforced at Delaney Hall, an ICE detention facility. Violent clashes between protestors and officers occurred over the weekend.
- US man named Loony Toon sentenced to 20 years for shooting at police officers
A 43-year-old Oregon man named Loony Toon was sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting at three officers during a 2025 traffic stop in Milwaukie. He has an extensive criminal record and fired a gun while speeding away from the encounter.
- Evidence suggests mom pulled trigger in North Hills murder-suicide that left 4 dead, sources say
Officers found two adults and two young children with fatal gunshot wounds inside a North Hills home on Wednesday evening. Evidence suggests the mother may have pulled the trigger in a murder-suicide that left four dead.
- 5 officers struck by car after ‘teen takeover’ hits Chicago’s West Side — as 19 people hurt in shootings
At least five officers were struck by a driver during a 'teen takeover' event in Chicago's West Side, part of a viral trend involving youth-led criminal activity. The incident occurred alongside 19 people being injured in shootings, highlighting ongoing violence in the area.