Crime
Suspect in custody after kidnapping call leads to officer-involved shooting at Mission IBC Bank
MISSION, Texas — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon at an IBC Bank located along Shary Road in Mission, according to police.
During a press conference, Mission Police Chief Cesar Torres stated that officers were dispatched at approximately 2:04 p.m. to the 100 block of South Shary Road after receiving a report of a kidnapping in progress at the bank.
When officers arrived on scene, they encountered two suspects inside a white vehicle, Chief Torres said.
During the encounter, one of the suspects opened fire on responding officers, striking several police vehicles.
Officers returned fire, striking one of the suspects.
The injured suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was transported to a local hospital.
His condition remains unknown at this time.
Police confirmed that one officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.
The Mission Police Department is continuing to investigate the reported kidnapping, while the Texas Rangers have assumed responsibility for the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, in accordance with standard protocol.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional details will be released as they become available.
PORT JERVIS, N.Y. — February 15, 2026 — The City of Port Jervis Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred shortly after midnight on Hammond Street.
At approximately 12:32 a.m. on February 15, officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the area of 145–147 Hammond Street, located in the city’s Fourth Ward.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 43-year-old Jason Finch suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body following what authorities described as a disturbance.
Finch was transported to Bon Secours Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite lifesaving efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation is being conducted as a homicide and is a coordinated effort involving the New York State Police and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, with additional assistance from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group and the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center.
Authorities have indicated that, at this time, the incident appears to be isolated and there is no known ongoing threat to the public.
Detectives continue to process evidence, conduct interviews, and pursue investigative leads.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Port Jervis Police Department at 845-856-5101. Additional updates will be provided as new information becomes available.