All articles tagged with #swat
A man who stole a car barricaded himself in a Dunkin’ restroom in Newnan, GA, armed with a gun; he damaged the restroom, fired a shot toward officers, and triggered a multi-agency SWAT response. Employees escaped safely, and the suspect, Artavius Deonte Watts, 39, was arrested after hours of negotiation and transported to a hospital for injuries from restroom damage. He faces charges including aggravated assault and discharging a firearm.
A San Antonio police officer was shot and a suspect is barricaded inside a far North Side home. SWAT officers and negotiators are on scene, with several residents evacuated. The officer’s condition has not been released, and KSAT is livestreaming a media briefing as officials update the situation.
Two Chicago police officers were shot inside Swedish Hospital in Lincoln Square by a prisoner who got hold of a gun. The officers were listed in critical condition and transported to Illinois Masonic. The shooter fled the scene but was later taken into custody after a SWAT operation near a nearby home. Authorities urged residents to shelter in place as the investigation continued.
The FBI has joined the ongoing hostage standoff in Aubrey, North Texas, where a man holding a woman in a domestic-related incident previously released a juvenile girl. Negotiations continue, shelter-in-place orders remain, and local schools and bus riders were affected as Denton and McKinney SWAT teams assist the effort. The suspect and victim are known to each other; the situation is still unresolved.
A Tulare County sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot while serving an eviction notice in Porterville, triggering a lengthy standoff during which deputies were fired upon; the suspect, a 60-year-old man who hadn’t paid rent for 35 days, was killed when an armored SWAT vehicle drove into the yard and ran him over, ending the confrontation. The deputy killed was Detective Randy Hoppert, and residents were evacuated as schools went on lockdown.
A fugitive who worked as a security contractor for Rep. Jasmine Crockett was shot dead by Dallas police SWAT after a standoff in a parking garage. The man, identified by CBS News Texas as Mike King, reportedly used aliases, ran a security business and oversaw security at hotels and a church, and Crockett had paid him for security services as recently as last year. He allegedly impersonated a police officer, drove a replica undercover vehicle, and used stolen license plates; authorities say tear gas forced him from the vehicle before he fired on officers. King’s real name has not been released, and the incident highlights questions about how such a figure secured high‑level security work for a sitting congresswoman amid Crockett’s recent primary loss.
A man who provided security for U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett was fatally shot by Dallas SWAT officers during an armed standoff after barricading himself in a vehicle while under a warrant for impersonating a police officer. Tear gas was used to resolve the scene; no officers or bystanders were injured, and Crockett’s security arrangements are now under scrutiny as authorities continue their investigation.
Authorities in Las Vegas deployed hazmat teams, SWAT, and the FBI to a northeast Las Vegas home after investigators found what appeared to be a biological laboratory; two homes were raided, one person was taken into custody, and investigators say there is no current threat to the public as the complex operation continues in the neighborhood.
Authorities say SWAT officers found a suspected biolab inside a Las Vegas residence and arrested one person; the case is tied to the owner of an unauthorized biolab in California, and investigators say the probe is ongoing.
A man barricaded himself inside a residence in Chicago's Old Irving Park, prompting a SWAT response; no injuries were reported and the situation was resolved by evening, with one man taken to hospital for observation.
A SWAT team responded to a disturbance in Irving Park, Chicago, causing the 152 Addison CTA bus to be rerouted; further details are pending as the situation develops.
Sony's 'SWAT' spinoff 'Exiles' has cast five series regulars, including Lucy Barrett and Ronen Rubinstein, with Kevin Tancharoen set to direct the pilot. The series follows a new SWAT team led by Shemar Moore's character Hondo after a mission goes awry, focusing on untested recruits and team dynamics. Production begins in September in Los Angeles, with no current network announced.
Jay Harrington and Patrick St. Espirit will reprise their roles as Sergeant Deacon Kay and Commander Hicks in the upcoming SWAT spinoff S.W.A.T. EXILES, which will also feature Shemar Moore returning as Hondo. The series follows Hondo leading a new, untested SWAT team after a mission goes awry, but the premiere date and network are still unknown.
Ready or Not, a highly-rated tactical FPS, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, offering a gritty, simulation-style experience where players lead a SWAT team through dangerous criminal hotspots, emphasizing strategic gameplay and realism. The game is praised for its balance of challenge and immersion, making it a must-play for fans of tactical shooters on Xbox.
Sony Pictures Television is developing a 'S.W.A.T.' spin-off called 'Exiles' centered around Shemar Moore’s character, but has not yet decided if other original cast members will join, emphasizing the ongoing process and potential for additional cast involvement. The series is being launched without a traditional broadcaster, with the company taking a risk to attract international buyers.