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ICE plans to spend at least $1 million on Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots to improve officer safety, per a DHS announcement, while ICE also contracted $16.7 million for 6,000 pairs of electric shock gloves, signaling a broader push by ICE/DHS to invest in advanced technology and safety gear.
A man was shot and killed by police in Southwest Baltimore after he allegedly pointed a gun at officers. The incident occurred when officers attempted to stop the armed man on Brunswick Street, and he fled down Wilkens Avenue. Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley stated that an officer tried to tackle the man but fell, and the suspect then pointed a gun at the officer. Multiple officers opened fire, and the man was taken to Shock Trauma where he later died. The police recovered a handgun with an extended magazine at the scene. The incident highlights the broader issue of gun violence in the city.
An armed suspect was shot and killed by Tampa police officers during an officer-involved shooting on North Florida Avenue near East Euclid Avenue. No officers were injured, and authorities are actively investigating the incident.