All articles tagged with #gun threat
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A man from Cartersville, Billy Cagle, was prevented from carrying out a potential mass shooting at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after his family reported his threats and police found him with a rifle and ammunition. Cagle was arrested within minutes of police being alerted, highlighting the importance of community cooperation in preventing violence.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
A man in Ohio allegedly pulled a gun on a Burger King employee after becoming angry about receiving a discounted meal, threatening the employee before fleeing the scene. Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect, who was captured on surveillance footage during the incident in the Cleveland suburb of Willowick.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Three Dunkin' workers in El Paso, Texas, were arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly threatening customers with guns. The incident occurred when a woman asked to speak to the manager due to an employee's rude behavior. The worker claimed to be the manager and used explicit language. As the couple drove toward the window, the employee and two co-workers came outside and brandished handguns, with one chambering a round and threatening the customers. The workers were jailed on $100,000 bonds.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WEAU
The Chippewa Falls Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an intruder with a gun threatening a female resident. The female managed to escape, but the male suspect remained inside the residence. A secure perimeter was established, and a Public Safety Alert was issued for residents to shelter in place. SWAT teams were called in, and negotiations were attempted. The suspect was later found deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing, and the identity of the deceased has not been released.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTVC
The Greenbrier Bobcats youth football team in Tennessee canceled the remainder of their season after a fight broke out during a game and a parent threatened others with a gun. Coaches and witnesses intervened, and the parent has been banned from all league events. The incident highlights the increasing issue of parental aggression in youth sports, prompting calls for stricter rules and a zero-tolerance policy for weapons at these events. The league is working with law enforcement to address the situation and ensure the safety of young athletes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A fearless mother in Philadelphia confronted a gun-wielding biker who stomped on her car and smashed through the rear windshield while she was delivering food for Uber Eats with her partner's children in the car. The incident, captured on video by a tourist, shows the mother standing her ground and pushing the biker off his bike when he tries to flee. Despite the danger, she wanted to protect her children. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of lawlessness in Philadelphia, including flash mob-style thefts and the use of dirt bikes and ATVs on city streets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Judge Greg Mathis has been accused by an employee of the L.A. Dept. of Water and Power of pulling a gun on city workers after a heated confrontation, but Mathis denies the claim. According to Mathis, the employees were blocking his vehicle, and when he stood in the street, one of the workers threatened to run him over with their truck. Mathis says he informed them that he had a weapon but denies showing or pointing it at anyone. The LAPD is investigating the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WREG NewsChannel 3
A worker at Huey's restaurant in Memphis was brutally attacked by two women and a man, causing head and possible spinal injuries. One of the women waved a handgun during the attack, and later threatened to shoot up the restaurant if her phone was not found. The victim had a history of conflict with the suspects, who had previously worked together at Chipotle. The restaurant was temporarily closed, and the suspects have not been arrested.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KKTV
A man was arrested in Colorado Springs after threatening police officers with a firearm during their efforts to apprehend him for domestic violence-related offenses. The suspect, Austin Houge, 27, had armed himself and threatened to shoot at officers who continued their efforts. Residents in the area were sent a shelter-in-place alert due to Houge’s threats. No officers or community members were injured during the incident. Houge will be booked on multiple charges, including felony menacing, aggravated cruelty to animals, criminal mischief, child abuse, and DUI.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTRK-TV
A woman in Harris County, Texas has been charged with child endangerment and aggravated assault after allegedly dangling her 4-month-old infant from a window and pointing a gun at witnesses who tried to intervene. The incident occurred at an apartment complex, and the woman, identified as Gre'Ondria Whitfield, is currently in custody with a bond set at $40,000. Witnesses at the scene reportedly pleaded with Whitfield to stop, and deputies arrived quickly to get the infant to safety.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 14 News WFIE Evansville
A man in Evansville, Indiana, set fire to security cameras in a home and threatened a woman with a gun. When police arrived, the fire was out, but the home was filled with smoke. The man refused to come out of a back room and was tased and arrested. The woman reported that the man had threatened to kill her two days prior. The man was charged with intimidation and resisting law enforcement.