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crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Midland Shooting Ends With Suspect Dead as Victims Treated

A gunman opened fire in Midland, Texas, killing at least one person and injuring nine others before the suspect, 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, was confirmed dead after a police standoff that saw the barricaded man use a vacant veterinary clinic as a hideout; authorities say robots and drones assisted in confirming his death, and the shooter had been previously sought for attempted capital murder after firing at a Midland officer. Four victims are undergoing surgery and five are in stable condition as road closures remain in place during the investigation.

via Al Jazeera|

#crime #hospitalizations #midland-texas

us1 month ago•2 min saved

Midland mass shooting ends with suspect dead; 1 killed, 10 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.

via ABC7 Eyewitness News|

#active-shooter #mass-shooting #midland-texas

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Armed bank siege in Sinzig prompts police standoff in Germany

Armed robbers took multiple hostages at a bank in Sinzig, western Germany, with police surrounding the scene as several hostage-takers and at least one captive are believed to be inside the bank vault. Authorities said there is no danger to people outside the cordon and are withholding further details for tactical reasons.

via Euronews.com|

#bank-robbery #germany #hostages

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Navigate Tense Police Scenes and Traffic Violations

A Waymo driverless taxi briefly entered an apparent police standoff area in downtown Los Angeles during a high-risk arrest, staying in the vicinity for no more than 15 seconds, with Waymo emphasizing safety and ongoing improvements in autonomous vehicle operations.

via ABC News|

#autonomous-vehicles #driverless-taxi #los-angeles

local-news9 months ago•1 min saved

L.A. City Hall Evacuated After Vehicle Crash and Standoff

A vehicle crashed near Los Angeles City Hall, leading to a building evacuation and road closures. The driver, who remained in the car during a nearly two-hour standoff, eventually surrendered voluntarily. The incident's cause is unclear, but the vehicle had messages indicating distress, and the situation prompted a response from police and emergency services. The mayor acknowledged the incident and thanked first responders.

via Los Angeles Times|

#evacuation #local-news #los-angeles-city-hall

local-news9 months ago•1 min saved

Man barricades himself outside LA City Hall after crash

A man crashed into the steps of Los Angeles City Hall, leading to the evacuation of the building and the closure of downtown LA off-ramps. The suspect refused to leave but peacefully surrendered after a nearly two-hour phone negotiation with police. No injuries were reported.

via CBS News|

#crash #downtown-la #evacuation

crime1 year ago•4 min saved

7-Year-Old's Heartbreaking Plea to Father During Police Standoff

A seven-year-old girl named Oaklynn was kidnapped by her non-custodial father, Charles Alexander, who used her as a bargaining chip during a tense standoff with police. In distressing audio, Oaklynn can be heard pleading with her father not to harm her, as he threatened to kill them both. The situation ended when police shot and killed Charles, safely rescuing Oaklynn. A GoFundMe has been set up to support Oaklynn and her mother, Ashley Matthews, in the aftermath of this traumatic event.

via Daily Mail|

#child-safety #crime #gofundme

world-news1 year ago•6 min saved

South Africa's Illegal Miners: Underground Standoff Highlights Desperation and Injustice

Hundreds of illegal gold miners, known as zama-zamas, are trapped in a disused mine shaft in Stilfontein, South Africa, in a standoff with police who have blocked their food supplies to force them out. The miners, fearing arrest and deportation, are surviving in dire conditions, with some resorting to eating toothpaste and toilet paper. A court has ordered police to allow food and medical supplies to reach them, and a rescue operation is being planned. The situation highlights the broader issue of illegal mining in South Africa, driven by poverty and unemployment.

via NPR|

#illegal-mining #police-standoff #rescue-operation

local-news2 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal Police Standoff Shuts Down 91 Freeway in Anaheim

A busy Los Angeles freeway was closed late Friday morning due to a police standoff with a stalking suspect. The pursuit began around 8 a.m. and ended around noon when officials made contact with the suspect. Both directions of the 91 freeway in Anaheim were affected.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|

#anaheim #freeway-closure #local-news

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

SWAT Standoff Shuts Down 91 Freeway in Anaheim

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.

via CBS Los Angeles|

#anaheim #armed-suspect #crime

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Suspect in NJ, Pa. Triple Homicide Captured After Police Standoff

Homeless man Andre Gordon Jr., 26, has been charged with murder and other crimes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania after fatally shooting three relatives and carjacking two vehicles in a violent crime spree. The rampage began in Trenton, New Jersey, and ended in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, where he killed his stepmother, sister, and the mother of his two children. After a nail-biting police standoff, Gordon was arrested and is currently in custody, with no known motive for the violent acts.

via New York Post |

#carjacking #crime #crime-spree

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Former Wrestling Star Billy Jack Haynes Arrested After Standoff, Accused of Killing Wife

Retired wrestling star Billy Jack Haynes, known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his wife, Janette Becraft, 85, in their Oregon home. After a two-hour standoff with police, Haynes was taken into custody and is currently being treated for a medical condition unrelated to the homicide. The couple was well-known in their local community, and the incident has been described as a tragic event. Haynes is expected to be charged with murder.

via New York Post |

#arrest #crime #domestic-violence

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Ex-wrestler Billy Jack Haynes Arrested for Wife's Murder in SE Portland

Former wrestler William Albert Haynes, also known as Billy Jack Haynes, was arrested by Portland police for shooting and killing his 85-year-old wife, Janette Becraft, in the Lents neighborhood. Haynes is currently in police custody at a hospital for an unrelated medical condition and is expected to be booked into jail once released. Charges against him will be released upon booking.

via Fox 12 Oregon|

#arrest #crime #domestic-violence

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Ex-WWE Wrestler Billy Jack Haynes Arrested for Wife's Shooting Death and Suspected in Portland Homicide

Former WWE star Billy Jack Haynes has been arrested in Oregon after a police standoff and is being questioned in connection with the shooting death of a woman believed to be his wife. The 70-year-old wrestler, whose real name is William Albert Haynes III, was reportedly uncooperative with police, leading to a tactical team being called in. The woman, identified as Janette Becraft, 85, was found dead inside the home, and a homicide investigation is ongoing. Haynes has not been charged with a crime at this time.

via PennLive|

#arrest #crime #homicide

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Danvers Trailer Park Standoff: Man Charged with Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence History"

A shooting at a trailer park in Danvers, Massachusetts, left a woman hospitalized and led to a police standoff, resulting in the arrest of 62-year-old Joseph M. Hurley. He has been charged with attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and other offenses. The suspect was barricaded in a trailer but was taken into custody after a standoff. The victim was flown to a Boston hospital, and the investigation is ongoing. Route 1 in the area remains closed as state police execute a search warrant on the suspect's home.

via Boston 25 News|

#attempted-murder #crime #danvers