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Man Killed by Montana Sheriff’s Deputies After Ramming Car Into Cruiser Following Pursuit

Malta, Montana – Authorities in Phillips County, Montana, were involved in a fatal altercation Sunday evening when a suspect rammed his car into a sheriff’s deputy cruiser. The man, who was later killed by deputies, was believed to be connected to a shooting incident in the small town of Saco, located west of Malta on Highway 2. Phillips County Sheriff Jerry Lytle revealed in a press release on Monday that the deputies responded to reports …

Two Polk County Deputies Hospitalized, Suspect Killed in Shootout: Morning Standoff Turns Deadly in Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Two deputies in Polk County, Florida, were injured in a shootout with a lone gunman early Saturday morning. The incident unfolded at Hunt Fountain Park, where a deputy discovered a vehicle parked after hours. When the deputy questioned the driver, he refused to cooperate, leading to a call for backup. Sheriff Grady Judd revealed that the driver, identified as a Moorish Sovereign citizen, resisted commands and opened fire when deputies attempted …

Former Mississippi Deputies Sentenced for Appalling Attack on Black Men

JACKSON, Miss. – A heartbreaking scene unfolded in a federal courthouse as former law enforcement officer Daniel Dedmon offered a tearful apology to the victims of a heinous attack. Dedmon, along with other officers, engaged in racially motivated violence that left lasting scars on Michael Jenkins and Eddie Parker. The ordeal began with a racist call for violence, prompting Dedmon and his accomplices to break into a home and subject Jenkins and Parker to torture. …

Former Mississippi Deputies Sentenced to Years in Prison for Shocking Acts of Brutality and Torture

JACKSON, Miss. – In a federal courtroom, two former Mississippi deputies faced a federal judge with tears in their eyes as they were sentenced to prison for their involvement in torturing two Black men. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee handed down a 40-year sentence to Christian Dedmon and a 17.5-year sentence to Daniel Opdyke for their egregious and cruel actions during the attack. The judge condemned Dedmon for his shocking and brutal attacks against Michael …

Former Mississippi Deputies Sentenced for Torturing Two Black Men in Home Break-In

Jackson, Mississippi – Two former deputies from Mississippi were sentenced on Wednesday for their involvement in a horrific case of racial violence. The federal judge condemned their actions as cruel and heinous, as they broke into a home and tortured two Black men alongside four other white officers. Christian Dedmon, 29, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, received a sentence of 17 1/2 years. The judge expressed his shock at …

Former Mississippi Deputies Sentenced to Prison for Torturing Black Men: Judge Condemns ‘Shocking Attacks’

Jackson, Mississippi – Two former Mississippi deputies were visibly emotional in court as they received their prison sentences for the heinous crime of breaking into a home and torturing two Black men. Christian Dedmon, 29, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, while Daniel Opdyke, 28, received a 17.5-year sentence. The U.S. District Judge Tom Lee condemned their cruel actions, stating that Dedmon carried out unimaginable cruel attacks against the victims. During the sentencing, Dedmon …

Explosion During SWAT Training Exercise Injures 16 Orange County Deputies

Orange County, California – A recent training exercise at an FBI facility in Irvine resulted in injuries to sixteen Orange County sheriff’s SWAT deputies. The incident, which occurred on March 13, involved an unexpected explosion during the training session, leading to various injuries among the deputies. Authorities have confirmed that the last of the injured deputies was discharged from the hospital over the weekend. Additionally, some of the deputies have already returned to work following …

Man barricades himself in home with juveniles before being killed by deputies

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Authorities in Iredell County, North Carolina, successfully located and apprehended a double murder suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence with four juveniles. The incident unfolded on March 9, 2024, when the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of shots fired, leading to the discovery of one critically injured victim and two deceased victims. Upon arriving at a residence on Oswalt Amity Road, deputies encountered the suspect, later identified as …

Fatal Shooting at Broward County Mass Transit: Deputies Forced to Open Fire on Gunman

POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA – Authorities in Pompano Beach, Florida, faced a harrowing situation that ended in tragedy. The Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting incident that claimed the life of one individual and resulted in deputies having to open fire on the shooter. The events unfolded late at night near the 3200 block of West Copans Road in Pompano Beach. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered an armed suspect following reports of a man being …

Man Killed in Shooting After Deputies Respond to Motorist Assist on Colorado Highway

Golden, Colorado – A man was fatally shot by Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies after a situation that began as a motorist assist late Thursday night near Interstate 70. The incident occurred on Kipling Street when deputies approached a disabled vehicle in the left lane of northbound Kipling Street just south of the interstate around 11:15 p.m. Upon noticing that the vehicle’s license plate had expired, the deputies called for backup. When two additional deputies arrived, …