Crime
Active Shooter Alert Issued Near Sheppard Elementary School at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls
Sheppard Air Force Base issued a safety alert on Friday after reports of possible gunfire near Sheppard Elementary School in Wichita Falls, Texas, prompting a lockdown and immediate shelter-in-place instructions for personnel and nearby schools.
According to initial statements, base authorities advised all individuals on or near Sheppard Air Force Base to seek shelter while the situation was assessed.
Schools in the surrounding area also initiated lockdown protocols as a precaution.
Wichita Falls ISD later released an update clarifying the status of Sheppard Elementary School.
The district confirmed that the school was placed in Secure status after staff reported hearing sounds resembling gunfire in nearby base housing.
Officials emphasized that, at this time, there is no confirmed active shooter on Sheppard Air Force Base.
Because the school is located within the base perimeter, military security enforced a lockdown while investigations continued.
The district explained the meaning of the current alert level:
Students and staff remain inside the building.
Instruction continues as normal.
All exterior doors remain locked.
Authorities from the base are continuing to investigate the source of the reported noise.
Additional updates will be shared as more information becomes available.
NORRIDGE, Ill. โ A man and woman, both 41 years old, were found dead inside a residence in Norridge on Monday evening, November 2, 2026, in what investigators are treating as an apparent murder-suicide.
The victims were identified as Ashley E. Rivera, 41, of Norridge, and Dean Rivera, 41.
According to preliminary information, Norridge police officers responded to a well-being check at approximately 6:43 p.m. Monday in the 4100 block of Ozanam Avenue.
When officers arrived and entered the residence, they discovered two people deceased inside.
Investigators said preliminary evidence indicates that Dean Rivera allegedly killed Ashley E. Rivera before taking his own life. Authorities have not publicly released the specific circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Police have also not disclosed the cause of death, confirmed the relationship between the two individuals, or provided information about what may have led to the incident.
Authorities believe the incident was isolated and have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding community.
The deaths have left family members, friends, and others in the Norridge community mourning the loss of two people. As the investigation continues, many questions surrounding the circumstances of the tragedy remain unanswered.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of Ashley and Dean Rivera during this difficult time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.