Albany, New York, police officer shot in ‘ambush’ during traffic stop attempt; suspect dead: officials


by FOX News

FOX News— An Albany, New York, police officer was shot early Wednesday after attempting to pull over a vehicle before he returned fire, killing the driver, authorities said.  Police Chief Eric Hawkins said the officer had witnessed a speeding vehicle just before 12:30 a.m. A short pursuit ensued, and the driver refused to stop, Hawkins said. A short time later, the officer saw the vehicle parked along a road. The officer, footage from his body-worn camera reveals, approached the vehicle. When he was about...

@GreeleyTribune—Police say man kicked, choked officer before officer fired shot following traffic stop in east Greeley. Police say 23-year-old Giovanni Pacheco kicked and chocked an officer before the officer fired a shot at Pacheco following a Sunday afternoon traffic stop in east Greeley. Pacheco was taken to a hospital to treat minor injuries, then booked in to the Weld County Jail.

Breitbart—Report: Armed Robbery Suspect Shot Dead After Shooting 3 Police Officers. An armed robbery suspect in Kenner, Louisiana, was shot dead Sunday after he shot and wounded three police officers Sunday morning before noon.

FOX News—New York DA issues apology after being caught berating police during traffic stop: 'I'm disciplining myself'. Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley released a public apology on Monday for her conduct during a heated traffic stop that went viral. Doorley shared a pre-recorded apology video saying she is taking "full responsibility" for her behavior during a traffic stop last week that was caught on video. "Last Monday, I failed you and the standards that I hold myself to. And for that, I am so sorry. What I did was wrong, no excuses. I take full responsibility for my actions," Doorley explained...