Police officers across U.S. face crisis as ambush shootings rise: “It just happened out of nowhere”

In Tremonton, Utah, a police ambush resulted in the deaths of two officers and injuries to a deputy and a police dog. This incident highlights a disturbing trend, with ambush-style attacks on law enforcement rising significantly; 56 officers were shot in such attacks in 2025 alone, prompting calls for legislative action to protect police and address recruitment challenges.