Tag: Officer-involved shooting
Gun-Wielding Woman Threatened DC Police Before Officer-Involved Shooting: MPD
A domestic call in DC turned dangerous when a woman pulled a gun on first responders, leading to an officer-involved shooting, police said.
Nashell Sowells, 43, of Northwest DC, is facing multiple charges after an armed standoff with police early Saturday, June 14, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Around 2:20 a.m., MPD officers responded to a domestic disturbance inside a home in the 600 block of Newton Place NW.
As officers tried to calm the situation, the she “produced a firearm,” police said.
“MPD members made multiple loud commands for the suspect to drop the weapon,” …
‘Angel Of Death’ Man Shot After Terrorizing Neighborhood: Bucks DA
A Philadelphia man who called himself the "angel of death" was shot after terrorizing a Bucks County neighborhood with a metal chain and box cutter, authorities announced on Tuesday, April 29.
William Francis Campbell, 50, was charged with multiple offenses, including Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Terroristic Threats, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office.
The chaos began around 3:36 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, when Campbell crashed his GMC Savana van into a parked pickup truck on Redfield Road in Buckingham Township, authorities…
Fairfax County Gunman Identified In Deadly Virginia Shooting That Injured Two Officers: Police
A routine traffic stop exploded into gunfire near Greenbriar when a man opened fire on Fairfax County Police officers, wounding two before he was shot dead at the scene, officials said.
The gunman was identified Thursday, April 24, as Jamal Wali, 36, of Fairfax.
He had been pulled over shortly after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the 4000 block of Majestic Lane while driving a 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Police say Wali was argumentative and refused commands. When backup arrived, he pulled a gun and shot two officers.
A third officer returned fire, hitting Wali four times. He was pronou…
Video Shows Sword-Wielding Man Charge At Wayne Cops Before Being Shot: Prosecutor
Police have identified the Wayne man captured on newly-released bodycam footage coming down the stairway of his home with a long sword, prompting officers to fire their guns last month (scroll down for footage).
On Friday, Feb. 14, Wayne police encountered Connor Darpino, 34, when they responded to a single-car crash, where he was identified as the driver, Passaic County Prosecutor Camila M. Valdes in a new update Wednesday, March 12.
During that interaction, Darpino became argumentative and combative with officers, leading to his arrest and release from Wayne Police Headquarters after bein…
Philadelphia Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man At Airport After Taser Fails
A Philadelphia police officer fatally shot a man who claimed he had been stabbed during an altercation at Philadelphia International Airport, authorities announced on Thursday, Feb. 6.
Brian Timothy Kada, 36, was shot and killed by Officer Brian Laureano after two failed Taser attempts, according to police.
An officer referred to as "Officer A," a uniformed member of the Philadelphia Police Department's Airport Unit, encountered Kada on the South I-95 ramp at 1 PIA Way at 1:06 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 3, officials said. Kada told the officer he had been stabbed, prompting the officer to call f…
Man Shot, Killed At Airport By Philadelphia Officer After Violent Struggle
A Philadelphia police officer fatally shot a man following a violent struggle at Philadelphia International Airport, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 3.
The 36-year-old white man flagged down an officer patrolling the South I-95 ramp around 1:06 a.m., claiming he had been stabbed, police said. The officer, working solo in a marked patrol vehicle for the Philadelphia Police Department's Airport Unit, called for backup and medics.
Before help arrived, a physical altercation broke out between the man and the officer, investigators said. The officer deployed his Taser, but it failed to s…
Albany Man Shot by Police After Assuming 'Shooter's Stance'
Albany Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting, leaving a man with non-life-threatening injuries and facing multiple charges, including gun possession and endangering children.
According to Megan Craft, a spokeswoman for the Albany Police, the incident occurred on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 150 Third Ave.
Craft said officers responded to reports of a person with a weapon inside the home after a witness reported seeing Luis Rivera, age 39, armed with a handgun.
When officers arrived, they ordered everyone inside the residence to exit. A woman and her teenage son exited safely, b…
