Police Officer Killed

ICE Arrests Chicago Police Officer: Sparks Controversy and Debate

On Thursday, ICE agents apprehended Radule Bojovic, a police officer in Hanover Park, Illinois, alleging he is an unlawful immigrant from Montenegro who overstayed a tourist visa. The Department of Homeland Security stated that Bojovic was found during an immigration enforcement operation. Prior to his arrest, Bojovic had recently graduated from a law enforcement academy and was undergoing field training. DHS officials emphasized that Bojovic’s presence in the country was illegal and questioned the department’s practices.

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ICE Arrests Maine Police Officer, Accuses Town of “Reckless Reliance” on E-Verify

Jon Luke Evans, a reserve police officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, arrested by ICE, has agreed to voluntary departure from the U.S. The arrest sparked a dispute, as the town and police department had been previously informed by federal officials that Evans was legally authorized to work. Evans’s voluntary departure avoids deportation, a decision made after ICE officials stated he overstayed his visa and unlawfully attempted to purchase a firearm. While held in ICE facilities, there were discrepancies in his location, and it remained unclear if he had legal representation.

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Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting: Officer Killed, Five Injured in Hostage Situation

On Saturday, a gunman, identified as Diogenes Archangel Ortiz, took hostages and injured five people at UPMC Memorial Hospital near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, before being fatally shot by police. West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte, 30, was killed in the incident while saving others. The shooter, armed with a handgun and zip ties, targeted the ICU, injuring three medical staff members and two officers. Governor Shapiro condemned the attack, praising Officer Duarte’s sacrifice and service.

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Pennsylvania Hospital Shooting: Officer Killed, Gunman Dead

A gunman, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, took hostages at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, resulting in a shootout with police that left one officer dead and several others injured, including three hospital staff members. Archangel-Ortiz, who had prior contact with the hospital, was killed by police. The incident highlights the escalating violence against healthcare workers, mirroring a national trend of gun violence in medical facilities. The deceased officer, Andrew Duarte, was a veteran law enforcement officer.

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