Crime
Enterprise High School in Alabama on lockdown after ammunition discovered on campus
No firearms were discovered.
11:54 AM UPDATE: Enterprise City Schools and the Enterprise Police Department (EPD) implemented a lockdown at Enterprise High School and Enterprise Career & Technology Center after School Resource Officers discovered ammunition on a student this morning.
While no firearms were found, the lockdown was enacted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
The Enterprise Police Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is continuing to investigate the incident involving the ammunition found on school grounds.
The safety and well-being of the students remain the top priority.
UPDATE: Enterprise City Schools has placed Enterprise High School (EHS) and Enterprise Career Technical Center (ECTC) on lockdown following the discovery of ammunition on the EHS campus.
The lockdown was implemented as a precautionary measure while law enforcement conducts thorough searches of both schools. Members of the public are urged to avoid the area until the lockdown is lifted.
Officers are currently on site at the schools and will remain there until the searches are completed.
Original Report:
Enterprise High School in Alabama has been placed on lockdown following unconfirmed reports of a firearm being found on campus.
School officials and local law enforcement are actively investigating the situation.
Students and staff are being advised to shelter in place and follow the instructions of school administrators.
As at the time of this report, there has been neither confirmation nor identification of any victims.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
Crime
Jesse James West, 36, Dies After Being Shot by Kansas City, Kansas, Police Officer During Disturbance Response
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A family’s request for help ended in tragedy Friday evening, November 6, 2026, when 36-year-old Jesse James West died after being shot by a police officer responding to a reported disturbance at a residence in Kansas City, Kansas.
The incident occurred in the 6500 block of Kansas Avenue, where officers were dispatched following a call from a woman who reported that a relative was behaving erratically inside a vehicle parked in the driveway. What began as a request for assistance became a fatal encounter that has left West’s loved ones grieving and raised difficult questions as investigators work to establish exactly what happened.
According to information released by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), officers were dispatched at approximately 7:35 p.m. Two Kansas City, Kansas, police officers arrived at the residence around 7:50 p.m. and approached an SUV parked in the driveway.
Inside the vehicle, officers encountered West. One officer reportedly observed that he had a firearm.
The officers initially moved away from the SUV and instructed West to exit the vehicle with his hands raised. They later approached again and repeated their commands.
At approximately 7:56 p.m., as officers approached the SUV, one officer fired a single round, striking West. According to the KBI’s preliminary account, West was standing just outside the vehicle’s door when he was shot.
Officers immediately began providing life-saving medical assistance while waiting for emergency medical personnel to arrive.
West was transported to The University of Kansas Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.
No officers were reported injured during the incident. Investigators also said they located what they believe were components of a rifle at the scene.
The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department requested assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at approximately 8:25 p.m. The KBI is conducting an independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
Once the investigation is complete, the findings are expected to be submitted to the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office for review.
Authorities have not released further conclusions about the circumstances leading to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and the findings will help determine the full sequence of events.
Jesse James West was 36 years old. His death has left family members and loved ones facing a painful loss following an incident that began with a call for assistance.
The circumstances surrounding the encounter remain under investigation, and many questions may not be answered until investigators complete their review.
As his family mourns, thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved West. Losing someone unexpectedly is devastating, and the pain can be especially difficult when the circumstances remain unclear.
Our deepest condolences go out to Jesse James West’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. May they find strength, support, and comfort as they grieve.
May Jesse James West rest in peace.