the force

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A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force had "no information to suggest that this was a terrorist-related incident," stressing the investigation was still in its infancy.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Emergency services remain on scene and the force said officers were supporting the school, which has said it will remain closed until the end of the day.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That included his stepfather, Ed Kovac, the homicide cop and former Marine who’d had a partner on the force who was gay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Her parents had wandered off to look at the cats, oblivious to the force that was about to enter their lives.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen