Crime
Several victims amid reports of attack at Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado
BOULDER, CO — The Boulder Police Department is actively responding to a violent incident that occurred Sunday afternoon at the Pearl Street Mall, resulting in multiple injuries.
The reported attack took place near the intersection of 13th and Pearl streets, prompting a swift and significant emergency response.
Police have cordoned off the area and are urging the public to stay away as the investigation remains active and first responders continue to secure the scene.
Preliminary reports indicate several individuals were injured during the incident.
One video taken by a bystander appears to show a burn mark in front of the historic courthouse, while another clip captures emergency personnel loading a victim onto a stretcher.
Photographs from the scene show a shirtless man being detained by officers, though it is not yet confirmed what role he may have played in the incident.
The incident occurred during a solidarity walk for Israeli hostages.
Authorities are working to determine the motive and assess the extent of injuries.
Details remain limited as police work to assess the situation.
Anyone with information or relevant footage is encouraged to contact the Boulder Police Department.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.