QUOTES
00:57 "As the troopers attempted to place Ransom into custody, he pulled out a handgun and shot one of the troopers, Pennsylvania state police said. PennLive reported that Ransom allegedly opened fire and wounded training officer Trooper Jason Brindle despite being handcuffed at the time."
03:10 "The knife was presented, while fending off that attack, Officer Russell was stabbed during that process and he tried to end the fight by firing, discharging his firearm, and unfortunately during that incident I was the lucky recipient of one of his rounds," says Officer Atkinson during an exclusive interview with Channel 8 Eyewitness News on Monday."
07:22 "'He was clearly armed and not only put our deputy's life at risk,' but others as well, Ivey said. Within moments, multiple Sheriff's Office sport utility vehicles were seen blocking off the highway and roped off the area adjacent to a 7-Eleven convenience store with yellow crime scene tape."
10:09 "The female officer placed Allsop in a neck hold and he responded by rapidly standing up and flipping her over his body causing her to strike her head on the gas station parking lot's pavement, police said."
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SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, law enforcement troopers and deputies face-off with violent suspects. In Pennsylvania, a DUI traffic stop turned into a shooting when the handcuffed suspect produced a gun and shot Trooper Jason Brindle.
In Brevard County, Florida, a carjacking suspect was shot by a responding deputy, bringing an end to the drama which lasted several hours. And in Pocatello, a man faces life in prison for brawling with officers where he attempted to gain control of a service firearm and flipping over a female officer who hit her head on the pavement.
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:22 Pennsylvania: Handcuffed suspect shoots state trooper during DUI stop
02:48 Lincoln officer shot in 2018 is back on duty
04:36 Brevard deputy shoots violent carjacking suspect
08:16 Man with heroin in SUV brawls with Pocatello officers, faces life behind bars
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