WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund said 64 police officers were killed with firearms in 2016 though Tuesday -- a 68 percent increase from the same period last year.
In total, 139 officers died nationwide -- 64 from firearms-related incidents, 53 from traffic-related incidents and 22 from other causes, which the NLEOMF said include incidents such as drowning and falls.