All articles tagged with #standoff
A gunman opened fire at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office in Wallace, Idaho, injuring three people before being fatally shot by law enforcement in a standoff; the incident involved multiple agencies and remains under investigation.
A man in Kearny, New Jersey, was charged with murder and arson after allegedly attacking a man with a bow and arrow, leading to a standoff and fires; the victim died from his injuries, and the suspect surrendered after an 18-hour police siege.
A man in Kearny, New Jersey, fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow, leading to a hourslong police standoff and house fire, culminating in the suspect's surrender after more than 12 hours, with investigations ongoing.
A man in Kearny, New Jersey, barricaded himself inside a home after a deadly bow-and-arrow attack, set fires, and was eventually arrested after an hours-long standoff, with authorities investigating the incident as a homicide.
Police in San Francisco arrested a suspect after a hours-long standoff at the Palace Hotel following reports of gunshots, with no injuries reported and part of the building evacuated.
Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew near a US Navy destroyer in international waters, an act described as highly provocative by the Pentagon amid escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela, which includes recent US military deployments and a strike on a Venezuelan drug vessel.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to pressure CDC Director Susan Monarez to fire officials and support his vaccine restrictions, but she refused, leading to a chaotic standoff that disrupted the agency amid ongoing crises.
The article discusses the ongoing stalemate involving the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga, highlighting the uncertainty about their future and the implications for the team.
Harrisburg police engaged in a standoff with Santiago Gutierrez, a suspect in a recent homicide, after he crashed his truck while attempting to flee a traffic stop. The incident, which involved gunfire, led to the closure of Cameron Street. Gutierrez, charged with the murder of Jhonny Torres, allegedly pointed a gun at officers, prompting a tactical response. The standoff ended with Gutierrez's death, though it's unclear if anyone else was injured.
A 7-year-old Ohio girl, Oaklynn Alexander, was rescued after being kidnapped by her non-custodial father, Charles Ryan Alexander, who threatened to kill her and himself during a police standoff. Chilling 911 audio captured Oaklynn pleading with her father not to harm her, saying, "I don't want to go to heaven today." The standoff ended when police shot and killed Charles Alexander, and Oaklynn was safely returned to her family. A GoFundMe has been set up to support Oaklynn's care and mental health needs.
A 15-hour standoff in Corcoran, Minnesota, ended early Thursday morning when the suspect, who had taken a hostage, shot themselves and surrendered. The hostage was released after several hours of negotiation. The suspect is being treated for a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is assisting with the investigation.
A 15-hour standoff in Corcoran, Minnesota, ended early Thursday morning with the suspect in custody after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident began Wednesday afternoon when police responded to a call and found a hostage situation. The hostage was released after several hours of negotiations, and the suspect was later taken to a hospital. Further details about the individuals involved were not disclosed.
A 61-year-old man, Martin Rodriguez, was arrested after a shooting spree in San Fernando Valley that injured five people. Rodriguez barricaded himself in his residence and fired at a police helicopter during a standoff before being taken into custody. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, with bail set at nearly $10 million. The condition of the victims is currently unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.
Efrain Quezada, a 40-year-old from La Puente, was identified as the suspect in an hourslong standoff that shut down the 91 Freeway in Anaheim. Quezada led police on a chase from Corona to Anaheim, stopping his car and causing a complete freeway closure. He died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after being wanted for stalking, criminal threats, and violating a restraining order for domestic violence.
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.