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An armed man was arrested outside a memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Arizona, where President Trump and others are scheduled to speak. The man, Joshua Runkles, was found impersonating law enforcement and carrying a weapon, but has been released on bond. The event is of national significance, with high-profile speakers and extensive security measures.
An armed man posing as law enforcement was detained at an Arizona stadium where a memorial service for Charlie Kirk was scheduled, amid heightened political tensions following Kirk's recent assassination, which has intensified violent rhetoric and security concerns.
Pasadena police shot and killed a 36-year-old armed man after a pursuit ended in a residential neighborhood. The man, wanted for assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, crashed into a house after fleeing from officers. He then entered two homes before being found in a backyard, where he engaged with a police K9 and pulled out a handgun. Despite orders to drop the weapon, an officer shot and killed him. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will investigate the incident.
A Metro bus was hijacked by an armed man in downtown Los Angeles, resulting in collisions with cars and a crash into The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The 24-year-old suspect was later arrested, and the bus driver and a woman in a car were injured. Security camera and dashcam footage captured the chaotic scene, and the weapon used in the hijacking was recovered at the scene.
Deputies in Long Beach shot and killed an allegedly armed man after he intentionally rammed his muscle car into a patrol vehicle. The incident began with a retraining order violation and ended with the suspect crashing into the patrol unit, then charging at deputies with a knife. The suspect, aged 35-40, died at the scene, while a deputy was treated for injuries sustained in the crash.
New Hampshire State Police troopers fatally shot Joseph Russell, 36, during a foot pursuit after he was taken down by a police dog and pulled a weapon. The pursuit began while they were assisting Rochester Police Department officers in connection with multiple vehicle thefts. The officers intercepted Russell on Route 16, where he abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot. Despite orders to stop, Russell drew a gun, prompting two troopers to fire at him. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
An armed man barricaded himself in a $900-a-night room at the Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria, prompting Beverly Hills Police to detain the suspect after a 911 call reported the incident. The suspect surrendered to police, and there are no further threats to the public at this time. Roads surrounding the hotel were blocked, and the public was asked to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
An armed man held a woman and two children hostage inside a downtown St. Louis hotel room, with the children being released around 10 a.m. Police continued to negotiate with the man, and the area around the hotel remained blocked off to pedestrians and traffic as SWAT and hostage negotiation officers remained on the scene.
The Rochester Police Department is currently negotiating with an armed man in crisis at the T.J. Maxx Plaza in southwest Rochester. The man, who made suicidal statements and threats to the public and law enforcement, was located in the parking lot and the situation is contained. Crisis negotiators are working towards a peaceful resolution, and the public is advised to stay away from the shopping center.
The airport in Hamburg, Germany, was closed and flights were canceled after an armed man breached the gate with his vehicle and fired shots into the air. The man, who had a 4-year-old child with him, was believed to be the child's father involved in a possible custody battle. Negotiators made contact with the suspect, and a psychologist was talking to him. All passengers had been evacuated, and a major police operation was underway on the airport's tarmac.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating a shooting involving a Smyrna police officer in Cobb County. Officers responded to a call about an armed man on Benson Poole Road and Smyrna Powder Springs Road. Video footage shows the man walking towards officers with a gun, despite repeated commands to put it down. The officers fired multiple shots, and the man was taken to the hospital. Witnesses reported that the man had been waving his gun at people and pointing it at drivers. The GBI investigation is ongoing.
An armed man illegally brought a loaded handgun into the Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see Governor Tony Evers, and later returned with an assault rifle after posting bail. The man, who claimed to want to discuss "domestic abuse towards men," was taken into custody for openly carrying a firearm in the Capitol. He posted a video of his arrest on Facebook, stating that he was armed to defend himself. After being released on bail, he returned to the Capitol with a loaded assault-style rifle and was taken into custody again. The incident highlights the ongoing security threats faced by public officials.
An armed man, Joshua Pleasnick, initially demanded to see Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers at the State Capitol, leading to his arrest for openly carrying a firearm inside the building. After posting bail, Pleasnick returned with a loaded assault rifle, demanding to see the governor again. He was subsequently taken into custody and hospitalized. Pleasnick claimed he wanted to speak to the governor about domestic abuse towards men and stated that he had access to a large amount of weapons. Governor Evers assured reporters that he was unharmed and praised the Capitol police for their handling of the situation. This incident follows a series of violent threats against public officials, with Evers previously appearing on a gunman's hit list.
An armed man was arrested at the Wisconsin State Capitol after demanding to see Governor Tony Evers. He returned later with an assault rifle after posting bail. The man was taken into custody again. Governor Evers assured reporters that he was unharmed and had confidence in the state Capitol police. Last year, Evers appeared on a target list found in the vehicle of a man accused of fatally shooting a retired county judge.
Schofield Barracks, a U.S. Army base in Hawaii, was briefly on lockdown after an armed man, identified as Paul A. Smith, had a confrontation with a soldier. Reports of shots fired were unconfirmed, and the lockdown was lifted after an extensive search. Law enforcement officials, including a SWAT team, continued to search for Smith both on and off the base. Smith is described as a light-skinned male in his 20s or 30s, wearing a Hawaiian shirt and blue jeans, with a mohawk-style haircut and carrying a camouflage bag. The authorities are urging the public to report any sightings of Smith.