By Rebecca Woolington The Oregonian PORTLAND, Ore. — A man who police say fired on state troopers during a chase along U.S. 26 last fall apparently shot 99 rounds at the pursuing officers from a stolen AR-15 and handgun, the Washington County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. As Andrew G. DeHart fired at the cops […]
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Philly cop injured in ambush by ISIS gunman awarded 'Man of the Year'
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia police officer wounded during an ambush while he was sitting in his patrol car in January has received a "Man of the Year" award in New York City. WCAU-TV reports Officer Jesse Hartnett was honored for his heroic actions Wednesday night during the yearly National Police Defense Foundation Awards […]
Calif. officer recovering after being wounded in shootout
By Rick Hurd East Bay Times PITTSBURG, Calif. — An Antioch police officer went home Wednesday night after being hospitalized following a gunbattle with a carjacking suspect. Police confirmed that the officer was treated and released after the shooting, which culminated a carjacking, chase and crash. At least three others also were hospitalized, and police […]