[PA] Philly Officer Perez says she shot her repeatedly abusive husband in self defense

MAY 03 2017
[Excerpts]  The female off-duty police officer [Caren Perez] who investigators said shot her husband in the couple's driveway will not be charged... The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office reports David Perez attacked his wife... Also, they say the shooting -- outside their home in Northampton Township -- was self-defense... David Perez, 27, is charged with stalking and simple assault -- plus simple assault from a 2015 incident at the couple’s previous home... Stalking could land him five years in prison and a fine of $10,000. Simple assault is punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of $5,000. [Full article here]

MAY 03 2017
[Excerpts] A Philadelphia police officer [Caren Perez] was acting in self-defense when she shot and wounded her husband two weeks ago in the driveway of their Bucks County home... David Perez, 27, who is recovering from the wound to the abdomen, has been charged with stalking and simple assault on his wife... David Perez's attorney, said his client “categorically denies any prior abuse, either physical or mental"...  When police were called to the couple's home on the morning of April 18, they found the husband in the living room, shot... The wife later told investigators that her husband had assaulted her several times since 2014... On the morning of April 18, Caren Perez later told investigators, her husband demanded to see the contents of her phone, and after she refused... Fearing for her life, she said, she grabbed her handgun, and during a struggle, it fell to the floor. David Perez then took his gun, and while the two struggled over it, he pointed it at himself and tried to put his wife's finger on the trigger. "Go ahead, shoot me, take me out of my misery, pull the trigger," he is quoted as saying in the affidavit... David Perez then "drop kicked" his wife, charged at her, and made her fear he was going to kill her, she told investigators. That's when she pulled out her gun and fired once... [Full article here]
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[NY] Corrections Officer Brown shot at her boyfriend before killing herself

On May 2nd 2017 New York State Corrections Officer Keisha Brown, 47, shot repeatedly at her ex-boyfriend Rasheem Lord outside their workplace, Queensboro Correctional Facility, before shooting and killing herself. Before shooting at Rasheem - who is also an officer - she had said, “You are going to talk to me” and “Neither one of us are going to work today." Rasheem ran, she shot up his vehicle, shot another car with passengers, then turned the gun on herself. Rasheem and Keisha had a previous five year relationship but had been apart for a few years.

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[NYPD] Officer Michael Smith took his own life amid 2 breakups

From news articles: 22-year veteran New York Police Officer Michael Gerard Smith reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself on March 7, 2017 as his NYPD fellow police lieutenant girlfriend and her parents were in the next room of their apartment packing her bags to leave.

At the time he was 47 years old and was separated from his wife.
There's obviously more to this.

There at the scene officers lined up as his flag-covered body was carried out, followed by a procession of police vehicles escorting the ambulance away.
Articles used are here, here, and here.

Fellow officers lit candles outside the apartment building that night.
Smith had filed papers to retire.

He left a note.

"I love you more than you will ever know."
Peace goes out to everyone involved or effected by his life or death.

From Facebook comments:
...r.i.p. brother. *salutes. miss you, mike. thanks for your service. u was a great man. kind gentlemen. nice workin wit ya. *salutes. :-(...
...Heartbroken & sad :( Such a tragedy. Mike, you were always there, always wonderful & everyone loved you. You will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to all his family & friends and everyone at the 70th Pct. May he find eternal peace...
...Incredibly heartbroken about this. Mike was a great NYPD ambassador to our community, and personified Courtesy, Professionalism and Respect in every way. He'll be missed...
...I worked with Mike for many years and was so incredibly sad to hear the news today. He was a great representative of the 7 0. His professionalism and compassionate manner with everyone particularly the Pakistani community when he was their liaison was tremendous. As the Community Affairs officer he was dedicated and always available. Rest In Peace Mike. You will be missed by all...
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[NC] Trooper's wife went to local news to get equal protection at courthouse

"He very much worried me, and even when I reached out for help no one would help."

FACEBOOK PAGE: Justice for Jennifer
@JusticeforJenniferFredell

Judge: Cleveland Co. magistrate's office policy not consistent with state law
WBTV
[Excerpts] An On Your Side investigation has uncovered a policy at the Cleveland County magistrate’s office that prohibits spouses and partners of law enforcement officers from getting emergency protection in situations where they feel they are in imminent danger. The discovery was made amid a months-long investigation prompted by a Cleveland County woman [Jennifer Fredell] who says she was denied help by a magistrate because her then-husband [Jesse Saucier] was a state trooper... The law allows a magistrate to issue a protective order to people who present evidence they are a victim of domestic violence when a judge is not available to issue one. But Magistrate Ashlyn Harris refused to issue a protective order against Fredell’s then-husband because he was a state trooper... Article here

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[RI] Ex-Officer Osgood took wife MaryJo's life when he decided to end his own

On July 30th, 2016 retired Providence Rhode Island Police Officer Franklin Osgood fatally shot his wife of 30 years MaryJo ("MJ") Osgood, then fled to New Jersey where he killed himself after Providence officers who knew him were trying to convince him to stop. MaryJo was a legal secretary at Pierce-Atwood in Providence, has five sisters, three brothers, and has 4 wonderful children with Franklin - who "she loved more than life itself", plus 2 grandsons.

Written by MaryJo's sister Karen McLaughlin:
"As the sun broke and the gray clouds came in, our family lost a most precious daughter, sister, mom and grandmother. This is not a time to blame. This is a time to reflect on how easily a life is gone and those left behind are shattered. Our family (along with the rest of this country) is sickened with the profound sadness that is epidemic from gun and domestic violence. MaryJo was a bright energetic funny spunky part of so many lives. As she joins so many others in her eternal resting place, please understand that violence has no prejudice. When it strikes, it takes the very core of your heart. We, MaryJo’s siblings, want her to be remembered as a sister who was loved, a mom and grandmother who devoted herself to her 4 children and 2 grandchildren. All of us deserved to have her in our lives for a long time."

GOFUNDME: Osgood family needs your help!
"I am sure you have heard of the tragedy that took place on July 30, 2016. The Osgood children were never prepared for the events that would unfold that day. They now need your help as they will be facing many financial challenges. Please help Jessica, Crossandra, , Terren and Sereth along with grandchildren Elijah and Treyu during this time of need. While nothing can undo the events of July 30th, your help will ease the burden of what they are about to face. MaryJo was a sweet loving mother who adored her children and grandchildren and was an active member of our community. Officer Rhonda Kessler of The Providence Police Department and Elmhurst Neighborhood Crime Watch would appreciate your generous support of this family."

Info from:
~ Ex-Providence police officer, wife dead in murder-suicide
~ 'Clearly, emphatically domestic violence,' victim's sister says of Providence police officer's murder-suicide
~ Siblings remember Providence murder victim as bright, energetic
~ 'Not a time to blame' says family of victim in Providence domestic violence slaying
~ Family speaks out after apparent murder-suicide
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[WA] Murdered police chief's wife Crystal Judson's Light Burns Bright For Abuse Victims

EDITORIAL: Crystal Judson's Light Burns Bright For Abuse Victims 
The News Tribune
May 12, 2016
[Excerpts] Thirteen years ago last month marked one of the most dreadful chapters in Tacoma history: the fatal shooting of Crystal Judson Brame at the hand of her police chief husband, David Brame, who then killed himself in the same Gig Harbor strip mall parking lot. The News Tribune spent months investigating and publishing stories about a Tacoma bureaucracy that looked the other way while its top public safety officer abused his estranged spouse. Community leaders pushed for reforms inside the city and police department. For several years after the April 26, 2003 murder-suicide, the newspaper kept the candle burning by printing an anniversary story and a running checklist of reforms -- some completed, others unfulfilled. Today, while the headlines have faded, the important work of preserving Crystal's memory by extending help and hope to other domestic violence victims has not stopped. It is carried on by her parents, Lane and Patty Judson, and by her children, Haley and David, Jr., now young adults. The mission is also entrusted to the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center, which recently observed its 10th anniversary... The Judson center stands out among the great fulfilled promises on the community's checklist, along with improved Tacoma police screening and hiring practices, an early-warning system to catch problem cops, and a federal law that funnels grant money to police agencies that enact meaningful domestic-violence policies... Abuse victims can find emergency housing aid, transportation assistance, help filing police reports and protection-order paperwork and much more... The center reported 2,639 client visits in 2015... Alas, there's more than enough suffering to fill the lobbies of other agencies, too. Pierce County Community Connections and the local YWCA both told News Tribune columnist Matt Driscoll this month that they're seeing more victims, and more intense cases...  [Full article here]

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[FL] Coral Springs Officer Degerdon arrested on domestic violence

Coral Springs police officer Stephen Degerdon was on his way to being fired in 2011 after being charged with two counts of battery on a suspect... his termination was recommended ... but???

CORAL SPRINGS POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE - Stephen Degerdon, 32, accused of dragging wife out of car, taking off with son
Local 10
Apr 23 2015
[Excerpts]  A Coral Springs police officer was arrested Wednesday after dragging his wife out their car and driving off with their 1-year-old son, deputies said. Stephen Degerdon, 32, faces a charge of domestic battery. According to a Broward Sheriff's Office arrest report, Degerdon got into an argument with his wife and punched a hole in the kitchen wall... deflated the air out of her car's two front-side tires with a crowbar... grabbed some of their son's belongings and diaper bag and placed him in his car. Deputies said the victim got into the backseat but Degerdon grabbed her right arm and "violently pulled her out of the vehicle." They said he then drove off with their child... Degerdon was clear on his way to being fired from the Coral Springs Police Department in 2011 after being charged with two counts of battery on a suspect... his termination was recommended by Chief Duncan Foster... He completed six months of probation in that case... Broward County Judge John Hurley ordered Degerdon to be at least 500 feet away from his wife and only have indirect contact with her if it involves their child. Degerdon must also surrender any weapons he owns or permits to carry such weapons...  [Full article here]

COP FACES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE AFTER ARGUMENT WITH WIFE
Sun Sentinel
April 24, 2015
[Excerpts] Coral Springs police officer previously convicted of two counts of battery is again behind bars — this time on a domestic violence charge... [Officer Degerdon's wife] filed for divorce April 10... Degerdon told his wife she wasn't taking their son with her for the night. He punched a hole in the kitchen wall, then stormed out of the house and took a crowbar to two of his wife's car's tires, deflating them... The officer then went back into the house as the two continued to argue and began gathering the child's belongings and a diaper bag... Degerdon was being held Thursday on $5,000 bond... "He's on administrative leave, with pay, as of today," Coral Springs police Lt. Joe McHugh... Degerdon earns $68,217 a year and has worked for the agency since October 2005. McHugh said he could not discuss the officer further because the agency will open an internal affairs investigation and is prohibited by state law from talking about such cases. Degerdon had previously been accused of choking a man who was a suspect in a car burglary. The booking video shows Degerdon saying to him: "Do you think it's a good idea to call a police officer an idiot? Let me tell you something, when you get out, be sure that I will come to your house." Degerdon told investigators he did not mean that as a threat...  [Full article here]
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