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.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A San Jose police officer was shot and injured while investigating an armed carjacking in the downtown area on Wednesday, according to the San Jose Police Department (SJPD).
Authorities said the incident unfolded near the downtown core, close to major roadways including Highway 87 and the Julian Street exit.
Preliminary information indicates the suspect was involved in a series of violent events spanning multiple jurisdictions prior to the shooting.
Investigators believe the suspect initially stole a white Honda in Hollister, after abandoning a green Chevrolet Corvette.
During the course of the incident, the suspect allegedly fired shots at pursuing law enforcement officers, prompting a high-speed pursuit.
Police said the chase continued northbound on U.S. Highway 101, with speeds reportedly exceeding 100 miles per hour, traveling from Gilroy to San Jose. The pursuit ultimately led officers into the downtown area, where the officer-involved shooting occurred.
SJPD confirmed that a sworn department member was struck by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital. The officer’s condition has not been publicly disclosed at this time.
In a statement released on social media, the department said:
“SJPD is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in downtown San Jose related to an armed carjacking. An SJPD sworn Department member has been shot and transported to a local hospital. This is an active and ongoing investigation, and PIOs will share more information as it becomes available.”
As of Wednesday afternoon, police had not confirmed whether any suspects were in custody, nor had they indicated whether any civilians were injured during the incident.
The shooting took place in an area that includes government buildings, businesses, and major transit hubs, leading to temporary traffic disruptions and a heightened police presence.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released by authorities as more information becomes available.