A police officer was shot in a Fort Lauderdale hotel during a surprise attack, with the suspect identified as a local resident who was found dead in the hotel room. The area was blocked off, and guests were evacuated as law enforcement responded to the incident. The shooting occurred amid a busier-than-usual spring break season in Fort Lauderdale, but it's unclear if there's any connection between the two.
In Oakland, a victim's car was chased and rammed by three vehicles, resulting in one car flipping over near Lake Merritt. The victim called 911 for help but was placed on hold. A freelance videographer witnessed the incident and reported that the victim was surrounded by individuals dressed in black who pointed a gun at him and robbed him. Gunshots were heard, but the victim was not injured. The incident highlights ongoing issues with Oakland's 911 dispatch system, including long wait times and staffing shortages. The city is working to address these problems.
Lubbock Police Chief Floyd Mitchell has resigned following criticism of the department's 911 dispatch, which left more than 30,000 calls unanswered in 2022. Mitchell, who was appointed chief in 2019, will leave the department on September 22, 2023. The City of Lubbock expressed gratitude for Mitchell's service and will soon name an interim police chief.
