Crime
Police Activity Near Cape Canaveral Hospital, No credible threat found
UPDATE: The Cocoa Beach Police Department (CBPD) is currently conducting an investigation near Cape Canaveral Hospital following reports of a suspicious incident in the area.
At this time, officials have stated there is no credible threat to public safety, and the situation remains under control.
However, as a precautionary measure, officers are conducting a thorough search of the premises to ensure the safety of hospital staff, patients, and visitors.
Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing situation, and additional details will be provided as soon as they become available.
Law enforcement officials appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during this time.
Earlier:
Cocoa Beach, FL – Cape Canaveral Hospital, located at 701 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, has been placed on lockdown as law enforcement officers respond to an emergency situation inside the facility.
Initial reports suggested the possibility of an active shooter, prompting a swift response from the Cocoa Beach Police Department (CBPD) and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), who have secured the perimeter and are actively investigating the incident.
While early reports indicated an armed individual inside the hospital, witnesses at the scene now suggest the situation may not involve an active shooter.
Instead, a 911 caller from the hospital lobby reportedly stated they had a weapon and intended to harm themselves and others.
Authorities have not yet confirmed these details.
Emergency medical services have been deployed to the scene.
According to police scanner traffic, CPR is actively being performed, and a trauma response has been initiated, with Life Flight en route to the hospital.
Reports indicate that authorities are searching for an elderly individual in connection with the situation.
Employees inside the hospital have reported being aware of the unfolding incident, with at least one employee stating the response is happening on their floor.
All medical emergencies are currently being diverted to other hospitals, and law enforcement urges the public to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.
This remains a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday night, leaving a 27-year-old man dead after being attacked by a group of individuals.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD) and sources close to the investigation, the victim, identified as Michael Arguy Hernandez Jr., was walking near the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue when he was ambushed by a group of four people.
During the attack, Hernandez sustained a stab wound to the chest and multiple stab wounds to his back around 9:00 p.m.
Despite his injuries, Hernandez managed to walk a short distance before collapsing at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, where responding emergency personnel found him.
He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A local resident, whose apartment overlooks the scene, reported hearing screams at the time of the attack but initially dismissed them, believing it to be teenagers making noise earlier in the evening.
Hernandez’s grieving family has since spoken out about their devastating loss, remembering him as a bright and compassionate young man who was deeply devoted to his family. His mother, in a heartfelt plea, described her son as someone with a passion for technology and video games, adding that “he loved his family above all else.”
The NYPD has confirmed that no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
A fundraiser has been organized to assist with Hernandez’s funeral expenses, with his family expressing gratitude for any support as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
“Justice will be served for my son,” his mother declared. “Heaven has gained an angel.”
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).