What Happens When You Try Killing a Cop — attempting to take a life of a law enforcement officer triggers an immediate and overwhelming response from police, prosecutors, and the community, often ending in arrest, armed retaliation, or deadly force, followed by severe criminal charges such as attempted murder or murder, lengthy prison sentences, and lifelong consequences. The aftermath includes intense investigations, federal involvement in some cases, shattered families, and permanent damage to any claim of innocence or mitigation; courts and juries rarely show leniency for violence against officers. Beyond legal penalties, the act destroys community trust, brings intense media scrutiny, and ensures the incident becomes a defining moment that haunts everyone involved.