Active Shooter
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“It’s critically important that as many perspectives as possible come to the table in the assessment of risk or threat as well as assessing potential protective factors.”
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Police said the two victims sustained wounds that were not thought to be life-threatening
“Train to the point where your training automatically kicks in when the situation starts,” says Sergeant Nick Bettano
Bryan Riley, a veteran Marine turned private security guard, had no criminal history when he brutally attacked a family on Sunday
The man engaged in a massive gunfight with police and deputies before he was wounded and surrendered
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced that the suspect, who was not identified, was apprehended
Investigators say it’s unclear why the man drove to a Plano police station, where he was killed by officers
The shooter wounded two people, prompting a stampede, before he was shot dead by police
Working with schools to develop a plan for initial protective actions during emergencies, like active shooter events
Former Deputy Scot Peterson is facing multiple counts of criminal neglect of a child by a caregiver
At least five law enforcement agencies responded before officials determined there was no threat
Video shows the moment police shot a 22-year-old employee who had opened fire on his coworkers, wounding three
Police said the gunman refused several commands to drop his weapon
An officer died after being stabbed and a suspect was shot dead by police
NYPD officials described it as a “brazen, coordinated” attack
Former head of the FBI’s active shooter program Katherine Schweit shares an insider look at what we know about mass shooters
Some reports said the shooter was “stoned to death,” but police say the cause of death is still under investigation
The 20-hour course will cover tactical emergency medical techniques, de-escalation and firearms training
Police found unlawful weapons at the man’s home and a manifesto stating he would “slaughter” thousands of women “out of hatred, jealousy and revenge”
Officer Danny Leon was credited with ending a deadly shooting spree that hurt two EMTs and a firefighter
“We train for responding to an active shooter event, not being part of one,” the fire chief said
The suspect opened fire from the motel balcony on police officers, authorities said
A man shot a firefighter and two members of a Tucson ambulance crew, and killed a neighbor, before he was shot by police, officials said
A Lenco FireCat is being credited with helping put out flames when it was too dangerous for firefighters to approach using traditional means
The retired trooper may have been trying to stop the gunman, who also killed a woman in the incident, authorities said
Two juveniles whom police previously charged were released and had their cases dropped
“He did not hesitate,” a witness said. “He heard the gunfire, went to the door and immediately ran in that direction”
Officer Gordon Beesley was remembered for his integrity and love of the outdoors
Investigators were combing through at least eight separate shooting scenes, police said
Authorities said the gunman was a worker at the factory
A 17-year-old has been arrested in the shooting that killed one and left 13 wounded
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