All articles tagged with #armed suspect
Placer County deputies are searching for an armed, dangerous suspect in the Iowa Hill area after he rammed a patrol vehicle and fired at deputies and a sheriff’s helicopter; residents were asked to lock doors and stay indoors while authorities continue the search, with no officers injured and a nearby fire on Iowa Hill Road complicating response.
Omaha police issued a shelter-in-place order as a barricaded, armed suspect fled from a mall incident and took cover in a home near 38th Street and Browne Avenue after a pursuit that included helicopter tracking; two people were seen leaving the residence, and negotiators are attempting a peaceful resolution while area residents are urged to avoid the vicinity.
An armed suspect wearing tactical gear emerged from a burning Far Rockaway home after a midday explosion and was shot by NYPD officers; two family members were found dead inside, the suspect is in custody in critical but stable condition, and investigators say the investigation is ongoing.
Brooklyn Park police arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of breaking into two homes within a week, threatening residents with a gun and sexually assaulting two women. A large, multi-agency effort including SWAT led to a search warrant execution and his arrest; he faces charges such as criminal sexual conduct, aggravated robbery and burglary, with community briefings planned for residents.
Bennie D. Miller IV, 39, was booked into Multnomah County Detention Center on Coercion-DV, Unlawful Use of a Weapon-DV, Menacing-DV, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm charges, plus Criminal Mischief in the First Degree for damaging two police robots during the Hazelwood neighborhood tactical incident. The case followed a lengthy standoff with Crisis Negotiation Team and Special Emergency Response Team, various de-escalation efforts, and a shelter-in-place order; a victim remained safe and Miller was taken into custody as investigations continued.
An 18-year-old man, Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol after rushing toward the building with a loaded shotgun while wearing a tactical vest and gloves; he complied with officers’ commands to drop the weapon and was taken into custody. He faces charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, and unregistered firearm and ammunition. Police found additional rounds on him, and a Kevlar helmet and gas mask were found in his vehicle; the incident occurred as lawmakers were in recess ahead of the upcoming State of the Union address.
A 13-year-old armed with a firearm was stopped from entering Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after being confronted by school staff. The suspect, who had a backpack and duffel bag, attempted to enter the school but fled when confronted. Police later identified and took the teen into custody, averting a potential tragedy. The suspect had reportedly been researching school shootings and making concerning comments to peers.
A police pursuit that began in Corona ended in a nearly two-hour standoff on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim, resulting in the apparent death of the armed suspect. The incident caused significant traffic gridlock and led to precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools.
An armed suspect involved in a police chase and standoff on the 91 freeway in Anaheim died by suicide, leading to a full freeway closure and significant traffic disruptions. The standoff, which lasted several hours, ended around noon, and the freeway was gradually reopened after police completed their investigation. Two nearby elementary schools enacted shelter-in-place orders during the incident.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects after a dash cam video captured one of them approaching a vehicle with a gun before the driver opened fire, resulting in the driver being shot in the chest and listed in critical condition. The video shows the armed suspect retreating upon realizing the driver was armed, and additional shots were fired as the suspects fled the scene. Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects.
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, police responded to a 911 call reporting a person making suicidal and homicidal statements while armed. When officers arrived, the individual raised their weapon, prompting three officers to open fire, resulting in the suspect's death and injuring the second caller. The Cedar Rapids Police Department has requested an investigation by the Division of Criminal Investigation Major Crime Unit, and the officers involved have been placed on critical incident leave.
A robotic police dog named Roscoe, part of the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad, was shot multiple times while helping to avert a potential tragedy involving a person barricaded in a home in Barnstable. The dog, controlled remotely by state troopers, prevented the need for human operators to enter the suspect's residence and potentially engage in a firefight. Boston Dynamics, the company behind the SPOT robot, stated that it was the first time one of their robots had been shot and expressed relief that the only casualty was the robot. The shooter has not been identified, and the robotic dog will be replaced with a new unit.
Kennesaw State University officials have lifted a lockdown after issuing a "KSU Alert" advising students to shelter in place while searching for at least two suspects on campus. One person is in custody, and police are searching for two others. Cobb County police are assisting in the search, and students reported being locked in various campus locations. The majority of police activity was near an on-campus apartment complex, and the situation is still developing.
State Highway 22 near Detroit, Oregon, was closed due to law enforcement activity following a police pursuit of an armed suspect involved in a shooting in Salem. The pursuit ended near Detroit, and the highway was closed between mileposts 47 and 49. The suspect's pickup truck was being followed by numerous police from various agencies, including Oregon State Police. The investigation prompted a lockdown at Morningside Elementary School, which was later lifted. Further details are awaited.
Authorities engaged in a lengthy pursuit of an armed suspect driving a stolen vehicle through Los Angeles County, reaching speeds over 100 mph. The suspect evaded spike strips multiple times before eventually surrendering after one of the tires was ripped off.