2 Minnesota police officers, paramedic shot dead while responding to domestic violence incident: 'Sickening and shocking'



Two Minnesota police officers and a paramedic were shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence incident on Sunday morning.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said officers and first responders responded to "a call of a family in danger" early Sunday morning in Burnsville, Minnesota.

The Dakota County dispatch said authorities were responding to an "incident with weapons."

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said its agents also responded to the "domestic-related shooting" in Burnsville – roughly 15 miles south of Minneapolis.

"Jason Skog, who lives in the neighborhood, said around 5 a.m., he heard what sounded like a firecracker or a flash-bang, then gunfire. He said police asked residents to shelter in place," according to WCCO-TV.

The outlet reported that two police officers and a paramedic were killed by gunfire.

WCCO noted that there were fire trucks, ambulances, police, and SWAT vehicles at the tragic scene. One of the SWAT vehicles reportedly had multiple bullet holes on its windshield.

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar wrote on the X social media platform that three officers in total were shot while they "were doing their jobs" of "protecting our community."

Walz said, "We must never take for granted the bravery and sacrifices our police officers and first responders make every day. My heart is with their families today and the entire State of Minnesota stands with Burnsville."

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara asked, "Please keep Burnsville Police Dept in your prayers this morning."

The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association said, "We are heartbroken. Our law enforcement community is heartbroken. We’re just devastated at the horrific loss. These heroes leave behind loved ones and a community who will forever remember their bravery and dedication to keeping Minnesotans safe."

Rep. Jim Nash stated, "My heart is heavy for the families of these officers, the community of Burnsville, and for our country because this headline is not unique."

Secretary of State Steve Simon declared, "Sickening and shocking. I'm praying for these first responders, their families, and the community of Burnsville."

Rep. Betty McCollum added, "Horrible news from Burnsville this morning. My heart is going out to their Department and the entire community."

Walz has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff starting at sunrise on Monday.

This is a developing story and will be updated when new details become available.

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Armored suspect wounds two police officers and kills couple before turning gun on himself



On August 28 around 8:30 p.m., those who retired early at the Days Inn motel in northern Phoenix, west of Interstate 17, suffered a rude awakening. Armed with a semi-automatic rifle and with incendiary devices, 24-year-old Isaiah Steven Williams is said to have exited the motel and started shooting.

The incident may have lasted for only five minutes, but "felt like an eternity," one witness told KPNX. He had been in his motel room when a volley of bullets came crashing through the wall and window.

The suspect reportedly fired over 100 rounds.

Police indicated that the shooter was dressed in full tactical gear, wearing both a carrier vest and Kevlar helmet. In addition to being equipped with multiple magazines, he also had a gas mask in his possession.

Outside, Williams allegedly began firing into the motel as well as into other businesses. He also is said to have thrown a Molotov cocktail at the neighboring Waffle House; however, it did not catch fire. He then shot at a car that pulled into an adjacent parking lot, killing both the man and the woman inside.

When police first arrived at the scene, the shooter targeted their vehicle. Raking the car with rounds, he hit one of the police officers in the shoulder. The second officer, who had been wounded by shrapnel, got out of the cruiser and returned fire.

Williams, whose demise was captured on surveillance footage, attempted to retreat across the parking lot, but is said by authorities ultimately to have committed suicide.

In the shootout, three other bystanders were injured, including Wesley Williams (not related to the shooter).

Williams told AZ Family that he had been staying in a room with his son and 6-year-old daughter when he heard what he figured to be fireworks. He sought out the source of the noise and got shot through a steel door. He indicated that he had been hit in the face and that the bullet had not yet been removed. "When I first got shot, I went back in and woke him up, my son up, had him call 911, and got my 6-year-old put down in a corner."

As for the pain, he added: "It hurts but it's not that bad, I guess, could be worse. I'm not dead."

Both police officers injured in the shootout were taken to a hospital. One was released on Monday, and the other is reportedly in stable condition.

Motive still a mystery for Phoenix shooting rampage youtu.be

Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams told reporters: "Once again, this is another example of gun violence in our community. ... How many more officers have to be shot? How many more community members have to be killed before those in our community take a stand? This is not a Phoenix police issue, this is a community issue. If not now, when?"

AZ Family reported that 21 Arizona police officers have been shot in the line of duty so far this year. Although Williams' motive is still unclear, this latest attack on law enforcement has drawn attention to four previous ambush-style shootings in Phoenix this year.

Among the ambushes was the incident on February 11, where several officers were targeted after responding to a call alleging that a woman had been shot. Nine officers were wounded in the ambush, including four who were trying to save a baby abandoned on the steps of the ambusher's residence.

\u201cWARNING: GRAPHIC\n\nFeb 11: The moment a suspect ambushed one of our officers responding to a call of a woman shot. He lured the officer to help the woman, then opened fire. The officer was hit several times and could not return fire due to severe gunshot injuries to his right arm.\u201d
— Phoenix Police (@Phoenix Police) 1645135272

On March 13, police were ambushed when attempting a traffic stop. Chief Williams said that the officers were targeted by "someone hiding in the darkness, literally trying to pick our officers off."

A 40-year-old police officer, Denise Bruce-Jones, was shot on April 14 when responding to a call in which a woman claimed her boyfriend was acting erratically.

According to a report issued by the National Fraternal Order of Police, as of July 31, 210 officers had been shot in the line of duty. That is a 14% increase over 2021's figure. Of the 210 shot, 39 were killed by gunfire.

Not including the incident in Phoenix on Sunday or other such incidents in August, there have been 46 ambush-style attacks targeting police nationwide in 2022, resulting in 18 officer deaths.

In a state-by-state comparison, the NFOP noted that Arizona is second for the highest number of officers shot in the line of duty this year.

2021 saw the most police officers shot and killed in US history, according to Fraternal Order of Police



The National Fraternal Order of Police – the oldest and largest police union in the United States – said that 2021 is already the bloodiest year in history for American law enforcement officers.

As of Tuesday, the National Fraternal Order of Police reported that 314 police officers were shot in the line of duty — 58 of whom were killed. There were 42 cops shot in Texas, 25 in Illinois, 21 in California, and 17 officers shot in both Florida and Georgia.

Despite a month left to go in the year, 2021 is already the deadliest year on record for police officers, according to the FOP. There were 312 police officers shot and 47 killed in 2020. There were 293 cops shot and 50 killed in 2019.

Another disturbing trend is that there were reportedly 95 ambush-style attacks thus far in 2021 – a 126% increase compared to 2020. The ambush attacks resulted in 119 officers being shot and 28 who lost their lives.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: More officers have been SHOT and KILLED this year than any other year\u2014and there is one month left!\n\n 314 Officers Shot\n\n 58 Officers Killed by Gunfire\n\n Ambush Attacks on Officers Up 126% from 2020 (YTD)\n\nPray for America\u2019s Law Enforcement!pic.twitter.com/Ufm87YCsd2
— National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) (@National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)) 1638380585

"We are on pace this year to see the highest number of officers shot in the line of duty in one year ever recorded," FOP president Patrick Yoes said on Wednesday. "We've already had more officers killed in the line of duty by gunfire this year than any other — and there is still one month left."

"There is no doubt that the recent erosion of respect for law enforcement has fueled more aggression towards police officers than what has been seen in previous years," Yoes added. "As violence continues to be aimed at law enforcement, our officers continue to show up every day to keep the communities they serve safe. These men and women run toward danger to protect the public when everyone else is running away."

The National Fraternal Order of Police called on Congress to pass the "Protect and Serve Act" – legislation reintroduced by 17 Republican lawmakers in March that would "create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target local, state, or federal law enforcement officers with violence."

The FOP demanded, "Congress must act now to address the terrible violence targeting our law enforcement officers and pass the 'Protect and Serve Act' to better protect the brave men and women who wear the badge and send a clear message to those who would seek to do them harm."

The FOP blamed "rogue prosecutors refusing to prosecute violent criminals" for the rising crime across the country. The group also called out media members for not covering increasing crime rates.

"Those saying that America's #CrimeCrisis is not out of control are either not paying attention or trying to cover for the rogue prosecutors pushing radical policies," the police organization wrote on Twitter. "To the various media folks who’ve been turning a blind eye to the killings in our streets: do your damn job!"

The FOP also blamed "activist judges" for contributing to the "historic crime wave" by "releasing violent criminals on probation with low bail or no bail."

Some say there's no #CrimeCrisis. The numbers speak for themselves.pic.twitter.com/JwApCaLT5O
— National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) (@National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)) 1637184305

The U.S. murder rate skyrocketed 30% from 2019 to 2020 – the largest single-year increase in modern history, according to data published in October by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In September, the FBI published similar findings that homicides jumped up by 30% in 2020 compared to the previous year.

Several cities have experienced surges of violent crime in 2021.

The Council on Criminal Justice released a report in July that found the number of murders in 22 major U.S. cities increased by 16% compared to the same period in 2020 and soared by 42% compared to the first six months of 2019.

Philadelphia has reached 512 murders, surpassing the record of 500 homicides that was set in 1990.

Washington, D.C., has recorded 205 homicides in 2021, surpassing 200 for the first time since 2003.

Portland set a new record for homicides in September with 67.

Louisville Police Department says one suspect in custody after two officers shot during Breonna Taylor protests



The interim chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department said that a suspect was in custody after the shooting of two officers during the violent protests over the death of Breonna Taylor.

Interim Police Chief Robert Schroeder said in a short media briefing on Wednesday evening that the two officers were in stable condition, and that one was undergoing surgery.

Schroeder said that police were responding at about 8:30 p.m. to a call of shots being fired at the corner of First and Broadway streets when more shots rang out and two police were struck.

Those police were taken to University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Various videos taken during the shooting were circulated on social media soon afterward, including one reportedly from the police livestream from their Facebook page.

"Shots fired" and "officer down" heard on livestream from Louisville Metro Police Department tonight on Facebook,… https://t.co/hRDDB0k5G6
— Robert Mackey (@Robert Mackey)1600913632.0

The FBI said they were helping with the investigation into the shooting.

Protests erupted immediately after the announcement that a grand jury had returned charges against only one of three police involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, a black woman, during a police raid in March. The third officer was charged with three counts of wanton endangerment over the shots made into neighboring apartments, but not for those that killed Taylor.

The mayor had announced a 72-hour curfew for the city beginning Wednesday from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m.

Here's the video of the media briefing:

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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department offers massive reward for information leading to the arrest of the Compton ambush shooter



The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of an individual who was caught on video ambushing and shooting two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies as they sat in a patrol car.

According to Fox News, the department announced the reward late Sunday night. Individuals with information can contact the Sheriff's Department directly at (323) 890-5500 or can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

$100K REWARD OFFER in Manhunt for Suspect in Ambush Shooting of 2 LA Sheriff’s Deputies #Compton #LASDCall invest… https://t.co/a7G1f28xfP
— LA County Sheriffs (@LA County Sheriffs)1600029025.0

The suspect is described as a black male whose age is estimated to be between 28 and 30. He was wearing dark clothes in the now widely circulated surveillance video. Unfortunately, the low quality of that video makes further description of the suspect virtually impossible at this time.

The ambush attack occurred at approximately 7 p.m. local time on Saturday. The two deputies, a 24-year-old male and a 31-year-old female, both have less than two years' service with the department. According to the department, the female deputy has a 6-year-old daughter. Both were rushed to a hospital in critical condition, where protesters reportedly blocked the entrance and chanted "let them die."

The condition of both deputies has since been upgraded to stable, which Sheriff Alex Villanueva described as a "miracle" since both were shot in the head.

According to the Los Angeles Times, at a Sunday press conference, Villanueva said, "There is no rhyme or reason to it; it is an act of a coward. Obviously tensions were running high in the neighborhood with the deputy-involved shooting. But there is no nexus to it at this time. We are chasing all leads."

4 police officers shot in Chicago and St. Louis, one 'fighting for his life'



Four police officers were shot on Saturday night and early Sunday morning in two separate violent incidents in Chicago and St. Louis. One police officer is in critical condition following a shooting.

At around 6 p.m. on Saturday, St. Louis police officers responded to a gunman who barricaded himself in a home in the Tower Grove South neighborhood. The suspect allegedly started firing at two police officers.

One cop was shot in his leg, and suffered a non-life-threatening wound. The other police officer was shot in the head and "very critically" wounded, St. Louis Police Department Chief John Hayden Jr. told reporters.

"As our brave officers were trying to get him secured, other officers responded to the scene, and another one of our officers was shot in the leg," Hayden said. "Both are at area hospitals. Doctors are working feverishly to assist them."

"While they're on the scene, they hear shots, and our first officer, who is very critically injured, and when I say very critically injured, he's very critically injured, he was shot. He has a head wound. And that officer is down," Hayden said.

The St. Louis Police said the officer is "fighting for his life."

Hayden said both of the injured officers are about 29-years-old, and the critically wounded cop has been on the force for approximately three years.

The suspect was taken into custody after nearly 12 hours, and witnesses say up to 100 police and SWAT officers were involved.

Hayden said there have been eight police officers shot in the line of duty since June 1.

"Our officers have been going through a lot this summer, as you know. We've had a surge in violence," Hayden said. "These officers, all they're trying to do is do their job and help a person that's wounded, and they come under gunfire themselves."

The barricaded subject from the 3700 block of Hartford has been taken into custody and the area has been rendered s… https://t.co/ccTEjQMA6V
— St. Louis, MO Police (@St. Louis, MO Police)1598783876.0

Early Sunday morning, two Chicago police officers were shot during a traffic stop. At 2:33 a.m., police officers were conducting a traffic stop of a "vehicle matching the description from a person with a gun call," according to officials.

Police allegedly spotted a handgun next to a person in the backseat of the car. The cops instructed the person to get out of the vehicle, but he refused to comply.

The officers shattered the vehicle's window to remove the man from the car. The suspect allegedly fired multiple shots at the police and struck both cops. A third officer shot back and hit the suspect.

One officer suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, side and back, according to Chicago Police Department Supt. David Brown. He was transported to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital in serious condition. The officer underwent surgery for his injuries.

The other cop was shot in the shoulder and chest and transported to the same hospital. He is reportedly in good condition.

The supervisor of the downed cops drove them to the hospital in a police vehicle.

"The quick response and thinking of their supervisors, their sergeant, likely saved precious time for their treatment," Brown said. "That really is important when you have bleeding, gunshot wounds. That time is critical to get the treatment started."

Brown said the wounded cops, who are in their early 20s and have been on the force for about two years, are members of a "summer mobile citywide team recently formed to address violent crime."

The suspect is in critical condition, but has been stabilized.

"When officers leave home, they never really know what the day holds, whether or not they'll be asked to make the ultimate sacrifice," Brown said.

CPD spokesman Tom Ahern posted a photo of the gun that was used to shoot the police.

Supt. Brown @ChiefDavidBrown and Mayor Lightfoot @chicagosmayor address concerned Officers outside Stroger ER and p… https://t.co/f4r4thIW3n
— Tom Ahern (@Tom Ahern)1598786321.0