All articles tagged with #active shooter
Evacuation warnings tied to the Willow Fire near Montague were lifted after firefighters halted forward progress, while in Chico a library shooting left two people dead and a juvenile injured, with the suspect in custody. The report also notes a major-injury crash on US-101 near Smith River and other traffic incidents in the region.
A mass shooting in Midland, Texas left 1 dead and 10 injured as Victor Mata Villarreal opened fire on bystanders and officers before barricading himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic. After an hourslong standoff, Villarreal was found dead in the building around 12:30 p.m. local time. Nine victims were transported to Midland Memorial Hospital, with four undergoing surgery and five admitted in stable condition (five since discharged). Villarreal had previously been wanted for attempted capital murder of an officer after a Wednesday car chase; no law enforcement officers were injured.
A mass shooting in Midland, Texas left 1 person dead and 10 others injured. The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was found dead after an hours-long standoff in an abandoned veterinary clinic following a car chase. Nine victims were treated at Midland Memorial Hospital, with no police officers reported injured. Villarreal had been wanted for attempted capital murder of a police officer, and authorities say the investigation is ongoing.
A suspect identified as Victor Mata Villarreal, 45, fired at officers and bystanders in Midland, Texas, barricaded himself in an abandoned veterinary clinic, and was found dead after a standoff around 12:30 p.m. CST. One person was killed and ten injured; Villarreal had been wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer following a vehicle pursuit on June 10, 2026. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation with MPD; no further details are being released, and West Wall Street/Business 20 will remain closed for 24–48 hours.
San Diego police responded to an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with officials saying people are believed to have been shot as the scene was secured.
Police responded to an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego, deploying significant resources. There are no confirmed casualties, authorities say the threat has been neutralized and the area secured, with reunification points set up for families and ongoing updates from officials.
The Columbus Zoo in Powell reopened after a bomb and active shooter threat prompted an evacuation; a police sweep found no suspicious items, about 3,000 patrons were evacuated, and refunds are being issued as the zoo increases security amid similar threats at other zoos.
A shooter opened fire at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, killing one person and injuring another; the base was placed under lockdown, which was lifted once security confirmed the scene was safe, and the injured were transported to hospital as investigators continue.
A gunman rammed a pickup into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, then opened fire and was killed after an exchange with temple security. A security guard was injured; no children or staff were harmed, and about 140 students and congregants were accounted for as lockdowns were lifted. Dozens of police, state and federal agents—including FBI and ATF—responded, with ongoing investigations and a safety emphasis for the community.
An unidentified man rammed a car into Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, engaged security in gunfire, and was later found dead in his car as it burned; one security member was hospitalized, with investigators sweeping for explosives and no other injuries reported.
AP News reports the Old Dominion University shooting suspect has been identified as a former Army National Guard member who previously faced a terror conviction, a detail that informs investigators' understanding of the Norfolk, Virginia incident.
A vehicle rammed Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, injuring a security guard and prompting a large police response; the suspect was later confirmed dead, with authorities saying there are no other victims. Police are clearing the area, checking for explosives, and residents have been urged to shelter in place as security at nearby Jewish facilities increases. The FBI and state police are assisting, with further updates expected.
A vehicle rammed Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, sparking an active-shooter incident. A security guard shot the driver, who died in the vehicle as a fire sparked; no staff or children were injured, though one security guard was briefly hospitalized after being struck by the vehicle. Federal and local authorities, including the FBI, are assisting with the investigation.
Two people were hospitalized in critical condition and the gunman is dead after an active shooter incident at Old Dominion University’s Constant Hall in Norfolk; authorities say there is no ongoing threat, and main-campus classes and operations are canceled for the rest of Thursday and Friday as investigators continue.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to an active shooter in Flagstaff crashed, killing the pilot and a trooper who was a paramedic on board; officials have not released the victims’ names.