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Virginia Prison K-9 Heroically Saves Officer from Gang Attack, Dies in the Line of Duty

RICHMOND, Va. – A heroic K-9 in a Virginia prison died while protecting a correctional officer during a violent attack involving gang members. The Virginia Department of Corrections revealed that the dog, named Rivan, succumbed to injuries sustained from the altercation. The department reported that three inmates affiliated with MS-13 had assaulted another inmate, resulting in a brutal attack on Rivan who intervened to shield the corrections officer from harm. As a result of Rivan’s …

NYPD Officer Fatally Shot During Queens Traffic Stop: First Line of Duty Death in 2 Years

Queens, New York – A tragic incident unfolded on Monday night in Queens, where an NYPD officer hailing from Long Island was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop. The officer, identified as Jonathan Diller, 31, of Massapequa Park, had been a dedicated member of the force for three years. As officers approached a car during the stop, a man inside opened fire, striking Diller below his bulletproof vest. Despite being rushed to Jamaica Hospital …

Oakland Police Officer Shot and Killed While Investigating Robbery: 54th Officer to Die in the Line of Duty

OAKLAND, Calif. – An Oakland police officer was fatally shot while investigating a reported robbery early Friday morning, the department announced. The officer, who had served for four years, was shot and killed by individuals leaving the scene of a burglary at a local business. The incident unfolded when officers responded to a break-in at the business overnight. After filing a report and securing the scene, they left. However, they later received another report of …