FOP Monthly Update: Officers Shot and Killed
The National Fraternal Order of Police reports that as of 7 March, there have been 65 officers shot in the line of duty so far in 2023 (+33% from 2021 YTD; +63% from 2020 YTD). Of those officers shot, 8 of them were killed by gunfire (-27% from 2021 YTD; 0% from 2020 YTD).
There have been 18 ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers this year. These ambush-style attacks have resulted in 21 officers shot, 3 of whom were killed by gunfire.
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