Current Events
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Security officers are critically wounded, violently attacked, robbed, and victimized in the US every day while performing their duties.
In 2022, 701 security officers were shot on duty. 123 of those security officers died from their attacks. In 2022, a total 167 security officers died while on duty.
And yet, the security industry continuously ignores it as if it’s not happening. Many security officers naively believe they are immune to the reality and it will never happen to them.
Eight security guards had been murdered as of February 8, 2023 and over 40 had been shot.
Armed Security Guard Shot, killed in St Patrick's Day Shooting
2 shot, 1 killed early Monday at south St. Louis QuikTrip
Two women arrested, security guard recovering after shooting outside roller rink
2 Randall's Island migrant shelter residents arrested for assaulting security guard
Brinks guard robbed, unclothed at gunpoint in Texas, police say
Security guard shot and killed after argument with suspect in Hawthorne; arrest made
‘Senseless killings;’ Shooting death of security guard at nightclub appears targeted, sheriff says
Philadelphia stabbing: 2 security guards stabbed, 1 dead at Macy’s
Police: Security guard shot outside Dayton bar
Atlanta security guard severely burned while trying to save protester’s life, family says
Little Rock man arrested for death of school security guard
Security guard rammed by stolen car shoots burglary suspect, police say
Security guard shot at multiple times after trying to break up poolside argument between teens
Chicago Security Guard Killed Following Retail Store Theft
Security guard attacked by bear inside Colorado resort: Wildlife officials
Chicago security guard killed in Chatham shooting identified: coroner
Gunman sought following deadly shooting of security guard near Hyde Park dispensary
Woman suspected of trying to run over security guard in Victorville
Man charged with murder in Philadelphia store stabbing that killed security guard, wounded another
Allen ISD security guard loses post after leaving gun in restroom
Neighbors mourn Oakland 7-Eleven security guard who was shot to death trying to prevent theft
Atlanta security guard burned during extreme 'protest' released from hospital, wife says
Shooter who killed New Hampshire hospital security guard identified
Security guard dies and charge laid after alleged punch to head outside Sydney pub
Security guard suffers minor cut when trespasser stabs and runs
Macy's in Philadelphia reopens two days after fatal stabbing of security guard
Men accused of killing security guard in Oakland plead not guilty
19-year-old SEPTA security guard stabbed on-duty by knife-wielding man speaks out
Cashier and security guard found shot inside Portsmouth Food Lion
Surveillance video of suspects in fatal shooting of Chatham security guard released
Security guard injured in brutal attack speaks out about how she survived
Security guard hospitalized after opening package in Cubs' offices
Security Guard Killed in Shooting at New Hampshire Psychiatric Hospital Remembered as 'Hero'
‘Like a horror scene’: Suspect in brutal attack on elderly security guard remains at large
Pittsburgh-area school security guard charged with institutional sexual assault involving student
Laguna Hills man arrested after security guard shot in car
Suspect arrested in connection to armored truck robbery in Milwaukee
Brink's armored truck robbed outside Taco Bell in Reseda
1 suspect shot, 2 flee after 3 attempted armored truck robberies
Darien Bar Guard Bitten While Stopping Attack: Cops
Arrest made after 75-year-old Oakville mall security guard violently assaulted
Security guard knocked out after boozy pub brawl
72-Year-Old Security Guard Attacked While Trying to Protect Oakland Neighborhood
Teenager uses skateboard to attack security guard
Security guard attacked after recording burglary suspects in Oakland
2 men arrested after allegedly attacking security guards at Orange County plant nursery
Security guard attacked by suspects with paintball guns loaded with marbles
Walmart security guard in Thompson feels lucky to be alive after being attacked with shopping cart
Downtown OKC Taco Bell Security Guard Attacked, Shot Twice In Leg
Security guard allegedly spat on, punched at Melbourne shopping centre
Teen filmed beating Asian security guard in San Francisco mall brawl
Woman, security guard assaulted at East Memphis Kroger
Two girls attack Walmart security guard, try to get away on WeGo bus: police
Chiefs fans subdue man who attacked Union Station security guard
Security guard arrested for allegedly kidnapping, sexually assaulting teen in Fullerton
Man wanted for allegedly pulling gun on security guard at Laredo food park
Oak Lawn School Security Guard Honored for Going Above and Beyond to Find Missing Student
Security officer shoots armed suspect outside of federal courthouse in Philadelphia, officials say
Security guard fatally shoots man in Baltimore Highlands, says victim threw a brick at him
Security guard, suspected shoplifter dead in shooting at Prince George's County grocery
Security officer shot in Daytona Beach by gunmen wearing Halloween masks
Videos show traffic stop gunfight between Ill. police officers and suspect
Robbers take at least $118,000 from armored truck
Security guard stabbed in Chinatown assault
Men shoot at security guards outside Memphis strip club
Private security guard shoots suspected Harbor East shoplifter in the face
Former employee accused of killing security guard
Fla. CBP officer killed in accidental shooting was conducting training exercise prior to death
Security guard, 23, shot dead inside Uptown Minneapolis bar
Armored truck guard was killed and robbed by ex-colleague
Man shot after pulling gun on officer, security guard at Cocoa apartment complex
Armored truck guard shot during robbery attempt at Carson bank
Man attacks synagogue's security guard, superintendent
Security guard accidentally discharges weapon inside Oxford Middle School restroom
Man accused of killing church security guard faces judge
Yakima police continue investigation after security guard killed outside bar
Two juvenile boys steal gun from armed security guard downtown, police say
Teenager shoots cop in the chest at Charlotte apartment complex
Man in custody after stabbing a security guard at west-side drug store
19 year old security guard killed in northeast Baltimore shooting was an aspiring artist, athlete
Security guard shot, killed at Club Onyx by suspect fighting over girlfriend, police say
4 shot, security guard cut at North Carolina bar
Security guard shot while stopping robbery at North Carolina gambling parlor, police say
NCPD looking for possible witness in shooting of security guard
Raleigh man arrested after attacking security guard with machete
Security guard shot and killed at Stonecrest car dealership, police search for 5 suspects
Two men on the run after attempting to rob armored bank truck on West Side, police say
Hotel security guard killed after argument leads to shooting
News crew security guard shot in Oakland dies from injuries; Photo of suspect vehicle releases
Jefferson County homicide, Collman County chase connected
Security guard shot by man who had been escorted out of South Loop restaurant Sunday night
Security guard shoots self in hand
Armored truck employee killed another injured in robbery turned shooting