How many law enforcement officers are killed in the line of duty each year?

The recent line-of-duty deaths of Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham and Carroll County Deputy Taylor Bristow are shining a spotlight once again on the number of law enforcement officers who are killed each year.

Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s husband accused of murdering her, dragging body from home: court documents

Criminal complaint documents obtained by FOX 5 reveal gruesome details, accusing Naresh Bhatt of murdering his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a missing Virginia mother presumed dead, and dragging her body from their Manassas Park home.

Million-dollar Fulton County Jail contraband scheme bust

Officials have made numerous arrests and have taken out warrants for even more people involved in what the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says is a contraband and fraud investigation.

Unsuspecting shoppers in multiple states fall victim to 'distraction thefts'

A quiet Utah town is the latest locality plagued by "distraction thefts" against unsuspecting shoppers carried out by "interstate crime groups" – transient criminals who travel the country to steal before crossing state lines to strike elsewhere, often affiliated with Romanian and South American crime rings.

WATCH: Deputy Brandon Cunningham's funeral, processional

Family, friends and law enforcement officers gathered for a funeral service and graveside service for Paulding County Sheriff's Office Deputy Brandon Cunningham on Friday.

Ex-sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of an airman at his home

A Florida Panhandle sheriff’s deputy was charged with manslaughter with a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting an airman who opened his apartment door while holding a gun.

Shots fired at LaGrange home, police investigating

LaGrange police are searching for a gunman who fired shots at a local home early Thursday morning.

Georgia prosecutor dropping 3 murder cases after police misconduct indictment

"THEY HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED": A Georgia prosecutor has announced that she’s dropping charges against six people in three pending murder cases after a pair of Savannah police officers were indicted on multiple charges.

Runners preparing for 2nd annual Run with Maud in Atlanta

Runners from across the world will pay tribute to a Georgia man who was murdered while jogging on Saturday as part of the second Run with Maud 5K.

Man accused of firing at deputies taken into custody in Whitesburg

A massive manhunt has ended in the arrest of a man accused of firing at deputies as he fled in Whitesburg on Thursday afternoon.

Acworth woman convicted on meth distribution charges

A Cherokee County jury has convicted Jacquelyn Elaine Moravetz, 45, of Acworth, on charges of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

Cledir Barros retrial: Testimony continues in father accused of child cruelty in daughter's death

The retrial of the Gwinnett County father, accused of child cruelty in connection with the death of his 8-year-old daughter, Sayra Barros, who was beaten with a rolling pin, continued on Thursday.