Crime
Newton County Indiana Sheriff’s Deputy Corporal Brandon Schreiber in critical condition after being shot in Sheldon
The suspect is also believed to have been shot during the confrontation.
On the evening of Sunday, September 1, 2024, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois with a pursuit that crossed into Indiana before returning to Illinois in Sheldon.
During the incident, Corporal Brandon Schreiber, a five-year veteran of the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, was shot by the suspect, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Corporal Schreiber was initially transported to Iroquois Memorial Hospital and later airlifted to the Carle Trauma Center, where he remains in critical condition.
The suspect is also believed to have been shot during the confrontation.
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 has been tasked with investigating the officer-involved shooting in Sheldon.
“The investigation is in its early stages, and no further information was available late Sunday,” the Illinois State Police stated.
The Schreiber family has requested privacy as they cope with this tragedy.
Anyone wishing to send a card can mail it to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office at the address provided below, according to a release issued on Monday.
MIAMI-DADE, FL — Law enforcement officials are responding to an active shooting situation at a warehouse in Southwest Miami-Dade that has left several individuals injured, authorities confirmed Thursday afternoon.
The incident unfolded around 1:00 p.m. in the 7300 block of Southwest 45th Street, near the Palmetto Expressway and Bird Road.
The warehouse complex, located in a busy industrial area, quickly became the focus of a major police operation.
According to preliminary reports, at least four individuals were shot during the incident.
The conditions of the victims have not been publicly disclosed at this time, and emergency medical personnel remain on site to provide aid and transport those injured to local hospitals as necessary.
A significant law enforcement response is underway, with the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office leading efforts to secure the location and apprehend the suspect.
Authorities believe the suspect may still be inside the warehouse, and tactical units are currently working to clear the premises.
Aerial footage from the scene captured images of heavily armed officers surrounding the building and escorting numerous individuals from the premises.
Several people could be seen exiting with their hands raised, complying with law enforcement commands as officers worked to ensure everyone’s safety.
The situation remains fluid and active, with law enforcement treating the scene as an ongoing threat.
Police are urging members of the public and nearby businesses to avoid the area and stay clear of roadways to allow emergency vehicles unimpeded access.
Investigators are currently working to determine the motive behind the shooting and to identify all those involved.
Updates will be provided as additional verified information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department or Crime Stoppers immediately.