A suspect randomly attacked 11 shoppers at a Traverse City Walmart, stabbing them with a folding knife; six victims are in serious or critical condition, and the suspect was quickly apprehended by police. The incident is believed to be a random act of violence, and authorities are investigating the motive.
A driver rammed into the front gate at the FBI's Atlanta headquarters, then attempted to enter the facility on foot before being apprehended by special agents. The suspect's name has not been released, and there is no clear motive for the crash. The FBI is assessing state and federal charges for the suspect, and the investigation is ongoing to determine any potential terrorist motives.
The Wilmington Police Department has identified Edwin Leroy Vaughan, 69, as the suspect who allegedly shot at officers near South College Road and Randall Parkway. Vaughan, who has a history of displaying weapons to officers, fled to a BP gas station and fired at police when they arrived, prompting officers to return fire. No injuries were reported, and Vaughan has been taken into custody. The incident is under investigation, and additional charges are expected to be filed. UNCW also issued an alert confirming the suspect's apprehension and assuring the campus community of no immediate threat.
A police chase in Los Angeles involving a suspect in an allegedly stolen pickup truck ended with the driver being shot in downtown after reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour and weaving through residential streets. The driver crashed the truck and fled on foot, prompting officers to open fire. No officers were injured, and the suspect was taken into custody after running into a nearby building. The suspect's condition is unknown, and the nature of the shooting remains unspecified.
A police pursuit on the west side of Dayton, Ohio, ended with a pickup truck running over an officer’s vehicle and a major roadway closing. The chase began after a woman was struck by the truck, and the suspect then pointed a long gun at officers and fired at them while evading capture. The truck eventually crashed head-on with a police cruiser, injuring the officer inside. The suspect was subdued by law enforcement, and all injured parties, including the woman struck by the truck, were hospitalized. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation has taken over the case.
A man was randomly attacked while walking his grandchild in a stroller near his home in Calabasas. The attacker sucker punched the grandfather, causing him to fall to the ground. The child was unharmed, but the grandfather sustained a head injury. Another person was also attacked earlier in the day in a nearby area. The suspect was identified as a 29-year-old man from Santa Barbara, and he was apprehended by investigators after video footage of the attack circulated in the community.
A Memphis Police officer was involved in a shooting on I-240 and Lamar after responding to a prowler call. The officer used stop sticks to halt the suspects' vehicle, and during a foot chase, one of the suspects pointed a gun at the officer. The officer fired his weapon, but no injuries were reported. One suspect was taken into custody, and it was later discovered that the car had been stolen. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed yet.
The San Angelo Police Department responded to a possible shooting at a residence in Texas. Two victims were taken to the hospital, and the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. The suspect has since been apprehended, and the investigation is ongoing.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed after an explosive device was thrown near him at a western port where he was about to begin a speech. A suspect has been apprehended for the alleged attack. No injuries have been reported. This incident comes nine months after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a campaign speech.