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Off-duty Md. officer shoots self after pursuit

The Capital EASTON, Md. — Maryland State Police say an off-duty Montgomery County police officer fatally shot himself after a trooper stopped him for speeding and suspicion of driving under the influence. Police say a trooper stopped 30-year-old Jed Bylsma of Gettysburg, Pa., on Route 50 near Easton around 1:30 a.m. Monday for speeding and […]

NJ man who shot off-duty officer must pay $5.9M

Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. — An off-duty New Jersey county sheriff’s officer who was shot and seriously wounded when he tried to intervene in a domestic dispute has won a $5.9 million civil judgment against the gunman. A judge recently awarded the money to Joshua Hahn and his wife after Billy Heisler — who was […]

Police arrest suspect in shooting of off-duty federal agent in NJ

By Chris De Benedetti Contra Costa Times NEWARK, N.J. — Police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting of a off-duty federal agent after a confrontation outside his home Tuesday morning, police said. The 61-year-old U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, who lives in 7700 block of Mayhews Landing Road near Bettencourt Street, […]

Off-duty ATF agent, pharmacy robber killed in NY

By Christian Salazar Associated Press NEW YORK — An off-duty federal law enforcement agent who happened to be in a pharmacy during a holdup confronted the robber as he tried to leave with money and painkillers, and both were shot to death. The off-duty Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent died after being […]

Off-duty cop steps in when 9 shot at Tenn. nightclub

Associated Press CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Authorities say nine people were shot when a fight broke out at a Chattanooga nightclub, where some 400 teens and adults were attending a Christmas party. Police say all those shot are expected to survive. Chattanooga police said in a press release Sunday morning that an off-duty officer who had […]

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