A 13-year-old armed with a firearm was stopped from entering Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after being confronted by school staff. The suspect, who had a backpack and duffel bag, attempted to enter the school but fled when confronted. Police later identified and took the teen into custody, averting a potential tragedy. The suspect had reportedly been researching school shootings and making concerning comments to peers.
A police pursuit that began in Corona ended in a nearly two-hour standoff on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim, resulting in the apparent death of the armed suspect. The incident caused significant traffic gridlock and led to precautionary lockdowns at nearby schools.
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.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects after a dash cam video captured one of them approaching a vehicle with a gun before the driver opened fire, resulting in the driver being shot in the chest and listed in critical condition. The video shows the armed suspect retreating upon realizing the driver was armed, and additional shots were fired as the suspects fled the scene. Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects.
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, police responded to a 911 call reporting a person making suicidal and homicidal statements while armed. When officers arrived, the individual raised their weapon, prompting three officers to open fire, resulting in the suspect's death and injuring the second caller. The Cedar Rapids Police Department has requested an investigation by the Division of Criminal Investigation Major Crime Unit, and the officers involved have been placed on critical incident leave.
A robotic police dog named Roscoe, part of the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad, was shot multiple times while helping to avert a potential tragedy involving a person barricaded in a home in Barnstable. The dog, controlled remotely by state troopers, prevented the need for human operators to enter the suspect's residence and potentially engage in a firefight. Boston Dynamics, the company behind the SPOT robot, stated that it was the first time one of their robots had been shot and expressed relief that the only casualty was the robot. The shooter has not been identified, and the robotic dog will be replaced with a new unit.
Kennesaw State University officials have lifted a lockdown after issuing a "KSU Alert" advising students to shelter in place while searching for at least two suspects on campus. One person is in custody, and police are searching for two others. Cobb County police are assisting in the search, and students reported being locked in various campus locations. The majority of police activity was near an on-campus apartment complex, and the situation is still developing.
State Highway 22 near Detroit, Oregon, was closed due to law enforcement activity following a police pursuit of an armed suspect involved in a shooting in Salem. The pursuit ended near Detroit, and the highway was closed between mileposts 47 and 49. The suspect's pickup truck was being followed by numerous police from various agencies, including Oregon State Police. The investigation prompted a lockdown at Morningside Elementary School, which was later lifted. Further details are awaited.
Authorities engaged in a lengthy pursuit of an armed suspect driving a stolen vehicle through Los Angeles County, reaching speeds over 100 mph. The suspect evaded spike strips multiple times before eventually surrendering after one of the tires was ripped off.
A deputy from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office shot an armed suspect in Metairie on Friday morning. The incident occurred when the deputy attempted to stop a suspicious person, who then fled and pulled out a firearm during a foot chase. The deputy fired his service weapon, hitting the suspect once. The suspect is currently in stable condition at a local hospital, and their identity is being withheld for investigative reasons. The incident is under investigation.
An armed suspect was killed by police officers in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, after failing to comply with verbal commands. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a shopping mall, and a second suspect was questioned and released. The area remained closed for investigation.
A standoff is currently underway in northeast Des Moines after an armed suspect fired shots at a Polk County sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop. The suspect fled into a nearby hotel and remains barricaded inside. No injuries have been reported, but a local high school has implemented an external lockdown as a precautionary measure.
Negotiations are ongoing with an armed suspect wanted on multiple warrants at an east Charlotte pawn shop. SWAT officers were called to the scene and roads in the area have been closed. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had to reroute buses due to the police standoff.
The San Francisco Police Department responded to a fight in the SoMa neighborhood where a female suspect armed with a knife barricaded herself inside a residence. One person was injured and taken to the hospital. Police instructed the suspect to leave the residence, but she refused, leading to a four-hour standoff. The public is advised to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.
Santa Ana police evacuate a Hobby Lobby store and nearby businesses after an armed suspect with a gun shows up outside. Police have established a perimeter and are currently negotiating with the man.
