A 17-year-old girl died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during an altercation with a deputy at the Industry Sheriff Station in California. The incident stemmed from a family disturbance call earlier in the day, and the teen was reported to be suffering from a mental health crisis. The girl's foster family is devastated by the loss, and their attorney is seeking answers, questioning how the teen was able to access the deputy's firearm. The L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services extended condolences, and the incident remains under investigation.
A 17-year-old girl died in the lobby of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department after grabbing a deputy’s gun and shooting herself. The incident occurred following an altercation with the deputy, and authorities believe it may have stemmed from a family disturbance call. The incident is under investigation, and no deputies were injured. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
One person was killed and another was taken into custody following a shooting in Highlands Ranch, as reported by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which occurred in the 800 block of Elmhurst Avenue, was believed to be related to a family disturbance. Authorities assured that there was no further danger to the community, and the investigation was ongoing.
Police in Fort Lauderdale responded to a disturbance between family members that escalated into gunfire when an armed man barricaded himself inside a home and fired shots at arriving officers. No injuries were reported among the officers, but a woman was injured prior to the gunfire. SWAT officers were called to the scene, nearby schools were placed on lockdown, and the situation is ongoing.
One person was detained and another person was injured during a family disturbance at a home on the West Side of San Antonio. The incident involved one person pulling out a weapon and stabbing or cutting another person in the back. The victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to the hospital in stable condition. The person in custody is being questioned by officers and the incident is under investigation.