All articles tagged with #police shootout
A New Zealand father, Tom Phillips, who evaded authorities for nearly four years with his three children, was shot and killed by police after a confrontation during a robbery. The children were found safe in a remote forest, ending a long and mysterious disappearance that captivated New Zealand.
Jaylen Lobley, an 18-year-old suspect killed in a shootout with Memphis Police, had been arrested in March for auto theft, unlawful possession of a weapon, and vandalism, but was released without bond. He was found with stolen cars, a stolen gun, and a device converting it to a fully automatic weapon. The shootout resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to two other officers and another teenage suspect.
A Memphis police officer and an 18-year-old suspect are dead, with two other officers and a second suspect injured, following a shootout in Southwest Memphis. The officer killed was identified as Joseph McKinney, while the suspect's identity remains undisclosed. The incident occurred after officers responded to a suspicious vehicle call and were fired upon as they approached the vehicle. The community has been urged to address the issue of gun violence, and the District Attorney and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have been called in to conduct the investigation.
Haitian police engaged in a five-hour shootout with gang members to recover a hijacked cargo ship loaded with rice off the coast of Port-au-Prince. Two officers were injured, and an unknown number of gang members were killed. The hijackers, reportedly from the 5 Seconds and Taliban gangs, had seized the ship and kidnapped its crew, stealing 10,000 sacks of rice. The police also confiscated a significant number of weapons and ammunition in a separate operation. The ongoing gang violence has led to the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who remains locked out of Haiti.
A shootout between Scottsdale Police officers and a suspect driving a stolen SUV resulted in the suspect's death, with no officers injured. The incident began when officers attempted to stop the vehicle, which had been identified by an automatic license plate reader. The suspect opened fire on the officers, who returned fire, ultimately killing the suspect inside the SUV. This marks the 16th officer-involved shooting in the Valley and the 22nd statewide in 2024.
A gunman killed three people and critically injured another at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas before being killed in a shootout with police. The attack occurred in a building on the campus, causing students and professors to barricade themselves inside classrooms and dorm rooms. The incident has shocked the city of Las Vegas, which is still recovering from a mass shooting in 2017. Authorities have not released any details about the suspect or a possible motive. Classes at the university have been canceled, and a basketball game has been canceled as well.
Newly released footage shows 18-year-old Beau Wilson begging police to kill him after he fatally gunned down three elderly women in his New Mexico hometown. Wilson, who had a history of minor infractions and was believed to be suffering from mental health issues, had an arsenal of weapons and ammunition in his home. He exchanged gunfire with police before being fatally shot by Sgt. Rachel Discenza. Six others, including two police officers, were injured in the shootout. The motive for the shooting is still unknown.
A gunfight between police and a man inside a home in Sevierville, Tennessee, left the man dead and wounded a K-9 police dog named Hank, who is recovering from surgery. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting, which occurred after police responded to a felony in which someone evaded police in a vehicle. Two sheriff’s deputies and one city officer were treated for minor injuries that were not caused by gunshots.
A man suspected of killing his girlfriend and her three children in Lake Wales, Florida, was killed in a shootout with police in Sanford. The suspect, Al Joseph Stenson, fled to a motel after the shooting and made statements that he would kill himself or force law enforcement to kill him. Negotiators were successful in getting Stenson's brother to come out of the hotel, but Stenson refused to surrender. After he stepped away from his gun, Stenson was shot with a foam projectile, but it had little effect on him. He immediately went for the gun on the ground, prompting members of SWAT and the Sanford police department to open fire.
A man allegedly shot and killed his son, his girlfriend's mother, and her granddaughter in a domestic violence incident in Orlando. The police arrived at the scene and engaged in a shootout with the suspect, resulting in his death. The victims and the suspect all lived in a duplex behind a neighbor who woke up to the sound of bullets flying through her walls. The triple murder is under investigation by two law enforcement agencies.
A woman abducted from New York was killed during a shootout between her alleged kidnapper, Michael C. Davis, and Virginia State Police. The police had attempted to stop Davis, who was driving a Jeep Cherokee with the wrong license plates, but he sped away and crashed into the woods. When troopers approached the Jeep, Davis began shooting at them, and police returned fire. The abducted woman, Tatiana David, died at the scene, while Davis was taken to the hospital for treatment. The two had a previous relationship and a child together.
A robbery suspect was killed in a shootout with police after a chase in the Monterey Park/City Terrace area of Los Angeles. The incident caused an hours-long closure of the 10 Freeway in both directions, leading to extensive traffic backups. One officer sustained minor injuries during the foot pursuit. The investigation is ongoing.