Missouri Man Who Ambushed and Killed Officer in 2005 Executed
The Missouri man who killed a police officer years ago was executed Tuesday at the state prison in Bonne Terre.
Line of Duty
2021: Border Patrol Agents Faced Historic Level of Line-of-Duty Deaths
More Border Patrol Agents died in the line of duty during 2021 than in any other time since the agency’s inception. The line-of-duty deaths of 15 Border Patrol agents mark a grim milestone in the agency’s history.
Daughter Plays Softball Game Day After Father Killed in Line of Duty
High school senior Avery Oberheim pitched her softball game Thursday evening in honor of her father, Officer Chris Oberheim, who was killed in the line of duty Wednesday morning.
Georgia Deputy Dies After Being Shot by Fleeing Suspects
A Decatur County Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy who was shot Saturday following a high speed chase succumbed to his wounds on Monday morning.
2020: Police Line-of-Duty Deaths Exceed 300 — 184 from COVID-19
The Officer Down Memorial Page reports more than 300 law enforcement officers and agents died in the line of duty during 2020. At least 184 of those came from COVID-19 exposure.
Border Patrol Agent Dies from Coronavirus Contracted On-Duty
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced the death of Border Patrol Agent Enrique Rositas, Jr. from COVID-19. His death is classified as a line-of-duty death, officials reported.
Two Chicago Officers Struck, Killed by Train During Foot Chase
Two Chicago police officers were struck and killed by the city’s South Shore Line train during a foot chase Tuesday night.
