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law-enforcement2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tragic Loss: Austin SWAT Officer Identified in Fatal Hostage Standoff"

Austin Police Department has identified Jorge Pastore as the SWAT officer who was shot and killed during a hostage standoff on Saturday morning. Pastore, who joined the department in 2019, is survived by his wife, two stepsons, parents, and two sisters. Another SWAT officer was also injured but is in stable condition. Four people, including the suspect, died in the incident. This is the first line-of-duty shooting of an Austin police officer in about a decade. Former colleagues remember Pastore as a dedicated and proud police officer. Memorial service details are pending.

via Austin American-Statesman|

#austin-police-department #condolences #hostage-standoff

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Deadly Standoff in Austin, TX Leaves Hostages, Officer, and Suspect Dead

A hostage situation in Austin, Texas ended in tragedy as a deranged man barricaded in a house with two hostages opened fire on police officers, killing a member of the SWAT team. The suspect and two other victims were also pronounced dead at the scene. This marks the first time in over a decade that an Austin Police Department officer was killed in the line of duty. Investigations are ongoing into the incident.

via New York Post |

#austin #crime #gun-violence

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"SWAT Officer Shot, Suspect Killed in Polk County Standoff: Sheriff Judd Provides Update"

A SWAT officer was shot and a suspect was killed in a gunfight during a standoff in Polk County, Florida. The incident began with a traffic stop that led to a 911 call from a woman claiming she was being held in the car. Negotiators were able to convince the suspect, Raymon Martinez, to let the woman out of the car, but he refused to surrender. After deploying chemical agents, Martinez began shooting at the SWAT team, resulting in a shootout where the suspect was killed. The injured officer is expected to recover. Martinez had a lengthy criminal history with multiple felony and misdemeanor arrests.

via WFLA|

#crime #law-enforcement #polk-county