Crime
No shooting threat at US Naval Academy in Annapolis
The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, was placed on lockdown after a former midshipman, previously dismissed from the institution, reportedly returned to campus armed with a weapon, multiple sources within the Academy confirmed.
Gunfire was reported inside Bancroft Hall, the historic and largest dormitory that houses the Brigade of Midshipmen.
Witnesses on campus described a tense situation, with one official stating that the armed individual had been โknocking on doors pretending to be a military policeman.โ
In a statement to Fox News, Lieutenant Naweed Lemar, Public Affairs Officer for Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSAA), said:
โNaval Support Activity Annapolis, in coordination with local law enforcement, is currently responding to reports of threats made to the Naval Academy. The base is on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. This is a developing situation and we will provide updates as they become available.โ
A Defense Department official also confirmed awareness of the incident, acknowledging the lockdown at the Academy but noting that no additional details were available at this stage.
Law enforcement agencies, including local police and military security forces, remain on site as the situation continues to unfold.
Authorities have urged the public and those with connections to the Naval Academy to await official updates and avoid speculation until further verified information is released.
Crime
19-year-old Brianna killed in Lincoln shooting, suspect Tyler Benzel charged with first-degree murder
LINCOLN, Neb. โ Lincoln police have released additional information about a fatal shooting Tuesday evening that claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman identified as Brianna.
Authorities have identified 37-year-old Tyler Benzel as the suspect in the shooting. According to Lancaster County Jail records, Benzel has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death.
According to Lincoln police, the incident began with a verbal and physical altercation involving Benzel’s wife, Brianna and other individuals.
Investigators said they believe the confrontation was initiated by Benzel’s wife. Police said Benzel later left his residence and approached the group.
Authorities allege that Benzel told the individuals to leave and made verbal threats before raising a firearm and firing at the group. Police said the confrontation and shooting took place away from Benzel’s property.
Officers arrived at the scene within moments and found Brianna suffering from a single gunshot wound.
Officers immediately began providing life-saving medical treatment at the scene. Brianna was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Police recovered a 9mm handgun at the scene. However, investigators said forensic testing is still required to determine whether the recovered firearm was the weapon used in the shooting.
Authorities said they are not currently aware of any other weapons being involved in the incident.
Police said Benzel was cooperative when officers arrived at the scene. Authorities also said Benzel and his wife did not know Brianna or the other individuals involved before the altercation.
Benzel’s wife has not been arrested or charged in connection with the shooting at this time.
The investigation remains active as detectives continue gathering evidence, including forensic testing of the recovered firearm.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Benzel is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.