Photo: National FOP/POLICEThe National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) reports that as of August 31, 229 law enforcement officers have been shot in the line of duty this year. Of those shot, 31 officers have died—a 20% reduction compared to last year. Ambush Attacks ContinueThe report notes that there have been 50 ambush-style attacks on officers in 2025, resulting in 66 officers shot and 15 fatalities. State TotalsSo far in 2025, Texas leads the nation with 22 officers shot, followed by Georgia (16), California (15), Florida (13), and Pennsylvania (11). Several states, including Maine, North Dakota, and Vermont, have not reported any officers shot this year.