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No officers injured after shooting involving police in north Phoenix

No officers injured after shooting involving police in north Phoenix

Phoenix police were investigating a police shooting that occurred near 19th and Peoria avenues on Sept 6, 2026.

Pueblo Police Officer Shoots and Kills Man Allegedly Involved in Infant Kidnapping

Pueblo Police Officer Shoots and Kills Man Allegedly Involved in Infant Kidnapping

A Pueblo police officer shot and killed a man on Saturday night who was allegedly involved in the kidnapping of his infant, according to a statement from the Pueblo Police Department. The incident began just before 8 p.m. on the 400 block of West Ninth Street when police were alerted to a domestic disturbance. The man reportedly had a handgun and was threatening the child's mother, as well as anyone who approached the residence. An active restraining order was in place against the man, protecting both the woman and the infant. The man fled the residence with the infant and stopped in a nearby parking lot, where he began reaching into a backpack. Despite orders to stop and put the infant down, he placed the child in a stroller but continued to reach into his bag, leading an officer to shoot him. The man was pronounced dead at a hospital. No weapons were reported to be found on the man, and the contents of the bag were not disclosed in the initial news release. The woman was not charged and the infant had no...

Tulsa Police Book Suspect After Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

Tulsa Police Book Suspect After Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

Tulsa police have booked 36-year-old Dion Patterson into the Tulsa County Jail on multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon following an officer-involved shooting incident. The event began on Thursday evening near 51st Street North and Peoria, where officers responded to a disturbance involving a gun at Rozay’s Wingz. According to police, Patterson and another man were fighting in the parking lot when Patterson pulled a gun, shooting the other man in the foot during a struggle. Patterson continued firing as the victim attempted to flee in a truck, which subsequently struck a car carrying a driver and three children, though no one in that vehicle was injured. The suspect then chased the victim back into the restaurant, firing shots and hitting the victim again in the torso. Upon the arrival of officers, Patterson fired twice at two officers, neither of whom were hit. After hearing more gunfire and screaming, officers entered the restaurant, where Patterson aimed at them in a hallway, leading two offic...

Suspect Dies Following Officer-Involved Shooting in Fort Myers, Florida

Suspect Dies Following Officer-Involved Shooting in Fort Myers, Florida

A suspect has died following an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Katherine Street in Fort Myers, Florida, on Saturday. The Fort Myers Police Department (FMPD) reported that officers responded to a call for service in the 2300 block of Katherine Street at approximately 5:48 a.m., which subsequently led to the shooting. The individual was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to their injuries. Following the incident, caution tape surrounded several homes in the area for an extended period as investigators worked to gather evidence and understand the circumstances. Sarah Vansant, a local resident, expressed shock, noting that the neighborhood is typically quiet and such events are uncommon. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has taken the lead in the investigation, and the involved officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard department policy.

Man Armed with Machete Killed in Garland Officer-Involved Shooting

Man Armed with Machete Killed in Garland Officer-Involved Shooting

A man armed with a machete was shot and killed by Garland police officers in an officer-involved shooting that occurred near the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Colonel Drive. Police had initially responded to a report of a man carrying a machete around 2:15 a.m. and searched the area without success. A second 911 call at approximately 3:20 a.m. reported a man with a large machete in the same vicinity, matching the description from the earlier call. Upon arrival, officers attempted to de-escalate the situation for 15 to 25 minutes, urging the man to drop the weapon. Despite these efforts, including the deployment of a taser which had no effect, the man continued to advance toward officers while swinging the machete. Several officers then discharged their weapons. The man was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured during the confrontation, and the man did not injure anyone prior to the shooting.

Tyler Man Arrested After Firing Gun in College Station Bar

Tyler Man Arrested After Firing Gun in College Station Bar

Trey Wheeler, a 19-year-old man from Tyler, was arrested in College Station after allegedly firing a gun inside a nightclub. College Station Police Department officers responded to a report of a shot fired from inside a club located in the 100 block of College Main Street. Upon entering the establishment, officers located and detained Wheeler, recovering a firearm from his waistband. Further investigation by the police revealed that Wheeler possessed a second firearm inside the club, which had been misplaced before the shot was fired. Both weapons were confiscated as evidence. Wheeler faces multiple charges, including public intoxication, two counts of unlawfully carrying a weapon, two counts of unlawfully carrying a weapon in a prohibited place, deadly conduct, disorderly conduct, and failure to identify and giving false information. He has been booked into the Brazos County Jail. Authorities reported no injuries in connection with the incident, and the investigation is ongoing.

Prosecutors Clear Fairbanks Officers and Trooper in Fatal Shooting of Warrant Suspect

Prosecutors Clear Fairbanks Officers and Trooper in Fatal Shooting of Warrant Suspect

Prosecutors have cleared two Fairbanks police officers and an Alaska State Trooper of any criminal wrongdoing in the June 28 shooting death of Brandon Michael Roberts. The 31-year-old was killed after he pointed a handgun at officers during a foot pursuit through the Bentley Mall parking lot. Body-worn camera footage released by the Fairbanks Police Department shows Roberts, who had an active $10,000 warrant for a prior burglary conviction, nearly fully upright with a pistol in hand as officers closed in on him from multiple directions. The incident began when an off-duty state probation officer reported spotting Roberts at a local Walmart, knowing he had a history of carrying a firearm. After Roberts drove to the Bentley Mall, officers located him, and he fled on foot. During the chase, Roberts fell, and while on the ground, he raised a 9mm pistol and pointed it towards officers. The Office of Special Prosecutions concluded that Roberts 'clearly pointed the firearm at more than one of the officers,' makin...

Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man on Brooklyn Bridge After Threats to Officers

Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man on Brooklyn Bridge After Threats to Officers

New York City police fatally shot a man on the Brooklyn Bridge after he threatened officers with a knife. The incident occurred when the man, who had climbed onto the bridge's cables, ignored multiple orders to drop the weapon and advanced towards officers. Emergency Service Unit (ESU) officers had engaged with the man for approximately an hour, attempting to de-escalate the situation and bring him to safety. The man had reportedly told the rescue team that he wanted them to kill him and claimed to have a bomb. When he rapidly descended a cable and came within three feet of an officer, raising his arm with the knife extended, an officer on the roadbed discharged their weapon, striking him once. The man was subsequently brought down, received aid, and later died at a hospital. Police body cameras recorded the encounter, and the man's identity has not been released. This event follows another incident four days prior where a woman fatally stabbed two people in Times Square before being shot by officers.

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Simi Valley police video shows lead-up to fatal shooting, aftermath

Simi Valley police video shows lead-up to fatal shooting, aftermath

The Simi Valley police released video of the July 21 fatal shooting of Nicholas Thompson and the names of the five officers involved. He was unarmed.

Kendall County Sheriff's Office Clarifies Gunshot Reports Near Boerne Elementary as Dove Hunting Activity

Kendall County Sheriff's Office Clarifies Gunshot Reports Near Boerne Elementary as Dove Hunting Activity

A report of gunshots near Herff Elementary School in Boerne, Texas, on a Friday afternoon led to a temporary lockdown of the school. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident and subsequently clarified that the sounds were not a threat but originated from dove hunters operating on neighboring properties. As a precautionary measure, students and staff were moved from the school during the law enforcement response. Officials asked the public to avoid the area while the situation was being assessed. The sheriff's office confirmed there was no threat to public safety once the source of the sounds was identified.

Police Release Video of Downtown Tucson Mass Shooting and Officer Response

Police Release Video of Downtown Tucson Mass Shooting and Officer Response

The Pima Regional Critical Incident Team has released video footage from the mass shooting that occurred in downtown Tucson on July 19. The graphic video includes the officer-involved shooting that took place shortly after the initial incident. According to the Tucson Police Department, David Leroy French shot nine people following an altercation outside Empire Pizza. French was subsequently shot by officers and is now facing more than two dozen charges. Tucson Police Officers Association President Darryl Hussman described the scene as overwhelming, highlighting the rapid and heroic actions of officers. Body camera footage shows Officer Tanner Wolverton making a split-second decision to fire, subduing French. Hussman emphasized that Wolverton, a seven-year veteran, and other officers who provided aid to the wounded, saved lives through their training and immediate response.

Greenville County Deputy and Suspect Injured in Early Morning Shooting

Greenville County Deputy and Suspect Injured in Early Morning Shooting

A Greenville County deputy and a suspect, identified as Walter Jason Smith, 42, were injured in an early morning shooting incident on Friday. The event occurred around 3:40 a.m. near White Horse Road and Page Drive. According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the deputy was concluding an unrelated traffic stop when he encountered Smith, who was armed. Authorities state that Smith pointed a gun at the deputy in the patrol car, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The deputy sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder and was transported to a hospital, where he is expected to make a full recovery. Smith was also shot in the leg and taken to a hospital for treatment. He faces charges including two counts of Attempted Murder, Possession of Firearm or Ammunition by Person Convicted of Violent Offense, and Possession of Weapon During Violent Crime.