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Washington Post
2 days ago
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A man opens fire on German police near the Czech border and is shot dead
BERLIN — A man was fatally shot near Germany's border with the Czech Republic after a federal police patrol stopped his car for a check and he fired at officers, police said Sunday. The shooting occurred on a road between Schirnding and Münchenreuth, just inside Germany, on Saturday afternoon. Bavarian police said the driver left his car and fired at the officers, who returned fire and fatally wounded him. He died at the scene.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Police Officer Killed and Another Wounded in Baldwin Park Shoot-Out: ‘It Sounded Like Fireworks'
A police officer was fatally shot and another was injured during a shoot-out in Baldwin Park, Calif., on Saturday, May 31 While responding to a call of an individual "shooting rounds with a rifle," the officers found one person dead at the scene The suspect is in custody following the shooting, Sheriff Robert Luna said in a press conferenceA Baldwin Park police officer has died and another is wounded following a shooting in Los Angeles. At 7:12 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 31, officers responded to a call of someone 'shooting rounds with a rifle' and a person down at the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue in Baldwin Park, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said at a press conference, per KCAL News . 'The suspect engaged the officers when they arrived,' Sheriff Robert Luna said, according to the outlet. 'One officer was struck and transported [to the hospital] and unfortunately, he is deceased. After those shots were fired … other officers immediately went to their assistance [resulting in an] officer-involved shooting.' A second officer was shot and transported to a hospital in stable condition, Luna said. Another victim, believed to be an adult male, was found deceased with apparent gunshot wounds when police arrived at the scene. The suspect, who was confirmed by police to be an adult male, was also struck by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. He is now in custody, Luna said during the press conference, per KCAL News. The identities of the victims and the suspect have not been released at this time amid an investigation into the cause of the incident. According to Ring camera footage obtained by The Los Angeles Times, eleven shots were heard at 7:16 p.m. on Palm Avenue. In a second video reviewed by the outlet, an additional six shots were fired 10 minutes later 'near the corner of Palm and Filhurst Avenue as helicopters circled overhead.' "It sounded like fireworks … just going off constantly back and forth … but then you hear patrol cars from everywhere, coming in, swarming. It was crazy," a witness told ABC 7 Eyewitness News. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The L.A. County Sheriff's Department, West Covina and El Monte police departments all responded to the incident, according to the L.A. Times. "One of our officers was murdered tonight. He answered a call of duty, of shots fired, to protect our residents in Baldwin Park," Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert A. López said during the press conference. Chief López described his fallen officer as 'an amazing man' and an avid snowboarder and Dodger fan. 'It's extremely tragic to have to deal with this,' he added. PEOPLE has reached out to the Baldwin Park police for further comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Police Officer Killed and Another Wounded in Baldwin Park Shoot-Out: ‘It Sounded Like Fireworks'
A police officer was fatally shot and another was injured during a shoot-out in Baldwin Park, Calif., on Saturday, May 31 While responding to a call of an individual "shooting rounds with a rifle," the officers found one person dead at the scene The suspect is in custody following the shooting, Sheriff Robert Luna said in a press conferenceA Baldwin Park police officer has died and another is wounded following a shooting in Los Angeles. At 7:12 p.m. local time on Saturday, May 31, officers responded to a call of someone 'shooting rounds with a rifle' and a person down at the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue in Baldwin Park, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said at a press conference, per KCAL News . 'The suspect engaged the officers when they arrived,' Sheriff Robert Luna said, according to the outlet. 'One officer was struck and transported [to the hospital] and unfortunately, he is deceased. After those shots were fired … other officers immediately went to their assistance [resulting in an] officer-involved shooting.' A second officer was shot and transported to a hospital in stable condition, Luna said. Another victim, believed to be an adult male, was found deceased with apparent gunshot wounds when police arrived at the scene. The suspect, who was confirmed by police to be an adult male, was also struck by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. He is now in custody, Luna said during the press conference, per KCAL News. The identities of the victims and the suspect have not been released at this time amid an investigation into the cause of the incident. According to Ring camera footage obtained by The Los Angeles Times, eleven shots were heard at 7:16 p.m. on Palm Avenue. In a second video reviewed by the outlet, an additional six shots were fired 10 minutes later 'near the corner of Palm and Filhurst Avenue as helicopters circled overhead.' "It sounded like fireworks … just going off constantly back and forth … but then you hear patrol cars from everywhere, coming in, swarming. It was crazy," a witness told ABC 7 Eyewitness News. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The L.A. County Sheriff's Department, West Covina and El Monte police departments all responded to the incident, according to the L.A. Times. "One of our officers was murdered tonight. He answered a call of duty, of shots fired, to protect our residents in Baldwin Park," Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert A. López said during the press conference. Chief López described his fallen officer as 'an amazing man' and an avid snowboarder and Dodger fan. 'It's extremely tragic to have to deal with this,' he added. PEOPLE has reached out to the Baldwin Park police for further comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
2 days ago
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2 officers hospitalized in Baldwin Park shooting
Two officers were hospitalized after being shot by a suspect in a Baldwin Park neighborhood Saturday night. The officers responded to a neighborhood on the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue around 7:21 p.m. It's unclear what occurred before the suspect opened fire. Both officers were rushed to the USC Medical Center for treatment. One officer was airlifted and the other was transported by ambulance, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. There are reports that the suspect, who was down on the sidewalk, fired at police with a rifle as they approached, striking two officers, while they returned gunfire, but police have yet to confirm this detail. Video from witnesses showed at least two SWAT vehicles and many patrol cars surrounding a home with officers pointing firearms at an unseen suspect. Air units were also seen circling the neighborhood. Alejandro Ramirez, who lives nearby, said he was stunned when he heard at least 10-20 gunshots being fired. 'I ran inside,' he said. 'There were a lot of [shots].' Another neighbor, whose car windshield was shattered by the gunfire, said he was shocked when he realized a shootout was happening on his street. The officers' conditions or the severity of their injuries were not released. A description of the suspect was not provided. A large law enforcement presence will remain in the residential neighborhood and authorities have cordoned off nearby streets. Details remain limited and it's unclear whether the suspect was injured or taken into custody. This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Multiple officers down in Baldwin Park
Law enforcement are responding to reports of multiple Baldwin Park police officers down Saturday evening. California Highway Patrol were helping respond to the incident in Baldwin Park located near 4200 Filhurst Avenue, said Megan Curtiss. Curtiss said it was unclear at this point how many officers were involved. One person had been taken into custody, she said. A suspect had barricaded themselves at the scene and two officers had been taken to the hospital, according to ABC7. The officers' conditions were not immediately known. This is a developing story and will be updated. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
