Crime
Man and woman found dead after standoff with shooting suspect in Lenexa
A neighbor’s dog was also found shot.
Lenexa police are investigating a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals.
The incident began around 8:20 PM on Tuesday evening when officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Hallet Street and Mullen Road.
After locating the suspect’s residence, police attempted to negotiate with the individual, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
A tactical team was deployed to the scene, and after a two-hour standoff, officers entered the home and took the suspect into custody.
The suspect was transported to the hospital due to suspected overdose.
Following the suspect’s arrest, officers discovered the bodies of a man and a woman inside the residence.
A neighbor’s dog was also found shot.
The Lenexa Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Crimestoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.