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Warren County officials mistakenly sent an emergency alert to the entire county instead of just Deerfield Township residents during a SWAT standoff, prompting residents to stay indoors; the alert was later canceled as the situation was contained.
The 91 Freeway in Anaheim Hills has reopened after a deadly SWAT standoff involving an armed driver in a blue sedan, which caused hours-long traffic disruptions. The standoff ended when authorities removed the motionless driver, who died at the scene.
A SWAT standoff in Cleveland's Mount Pleasant neighborhood ended with the deaths of two victims, Ritchie Welch and Regina Young-Fellows, and the suspect, Norris Richardson, who took his own life. The incident began when Richardson called 911, admitting to critically injuring the victims and threatening suicide. No police officers were injured, and the relationship between the suspect and victims has not been disclosed.
Pleasant Hill police successfully used de-escalation techniques to peacefully apprehend a former police officer, Chunlian Saechao, accused of shooting his wife. After a 40-hour standoff, during which Saechao live-tweeted, police decided to leave him alone under surveillance instead of forcefully capturing him. They changed tactics after deeming him not to be a public threat, but returned when he began shooting at armored vehicles. Saechao eventually surrendered to FBI SWAT teams without any injuries. He is now in custody and will face multiple felony charges, including attempted murder of a police officer.
A SWAT standoff in Upland, California, ended after the suspect's home caught fire and burned down. The standoff began when authorities attempted to serve a search warrant and the suspect fired at deputies. After several hours, tear gas was deployed, and the suspect set off explosives inside the home. The suspect eventually walked out of the burning home and was shot by authorities. Multiple sources have reported that the suspect is dead.
A suspect, identified as 25-year-old Isahia Trevino, was taken into custody by Amarillo police after a SWAT standoff on Goodnight Trail. Trevino initially ran back into a home and barricaded himself inside but eventually surrendered. During a search of the area, a firearm was found. Trevino faces multiple charges, including evading arrest, assault on a family member, and federal charges.
A 65-year-old man in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing and trafficking a seven-year-old family member who is autistic. The man allegedly raped the girl and advertised her for sex online, forcing her to engage in sexual acts with other men for money. The arrest followed a SWAT standoff at the man's home, and court records show no prior criminal history for him in the state.
Emmanuel Galaviz Campos has been identified as the man shot and killed by police during a SWAT standoff at the Copper Ridge Apartments in Albuquerque. Police were attempting to arrest him on two warrants and believe he was connected to an aggravated assault and a homicide investigation. Campos shot at officers, injuring one, before being fatally shot by police.
A SWAT standoff in northeast Albuquerque resulted in the death of a suspect and an injured police officer. The officer, who was shot in the arm, is recovering at home. The incident occurred after a standoff at an apartment complex, where officers were searching for a man with a violent felony warrant. The suspect's family members alerted the police that he was inside an apartment with a 2-year-old child. As officers attempted to enter the home, the suspect opened fire, and officers returned fire, killing the suspect. The suspect was also a person of interest in a recent homicide. The incident highlights the risks involved in apprehending dangerous individuals with warrants.
A suspect in Albuquerque, Stiven Katicic, is in critical condition after allegedly starting a fire during a SWAT standoff. Prior to the incident, he had reportedly strangled his mother and sister and held them against their will. The police were able to safely rescue the victims, but Katicic refused to surrender. In a video captured by a SWAT robot, Katicic ignited a piece of fabric, causing thick smoke to fill the home. He eventually surrendered, and it was revealed that he has a history of setting fires. This incident follows a previous deadly fire during a SWAT situation in Albuquerque.
Police in South Fulton County have identified a suspect considered "armed and dangerous" following a deadly shooting and subsequent SWAT standoff.