Crime
At least 1 dead, another injured after shooting near Riverview Terrace Apartments in Needles
NEEDLES, CA – A deadly shooting early Wednesday morning in a Needles neighborhood has left one person dead and two others airlifted to medical facilities, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBCSD).
At approximately 6:39 a.m. on July 23, emergency crews responded to reports of multiple gunshot victims in the 1900 block of Erin Drive.
Upon arrival, first responders located three victims.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were flown to area hospitals via Classic Air Medical for treatment of injuries whose severity has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Dispatch records indicate a prior call to the same block at 5:44 a.m. reporting an assault. Authorities have not confirmed whether the two incidents are related.
Due to the nature of the crime, the SBCSD Homicide Detail has taken over the investigation.
Law enforcement established a wide perimeter around the scene, including a road closure at the intersection of Erin Drive and Coronado, and urged the public to avoid the area.
The Sheriff’s Department has stated that additional information will be released following the completion of the initial investigation.
To assist in the response, the San Bernardino County Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Mohave Valley Fire Department, including two additional medics, two engines, and a duty chief.
On the Arizona side of the Colorado River, authorities temporarily closed the southeast corner of Highway 95 and Barrackman Road to establish a landing zone for air ambulances.
Residents in the neighborhood reported extensive police activity and full road closures stretching from Coronado to Earl Court, including all access points along Erin Drive.
The Sheriff’s Department has not yet released the identities of the deceased or injured.
The motive for the shooting and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under active investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Needles Station or submit a tip anonymously through local crime reporting services.
DALLAS, Texas — March 3, 2026, 7:31 p.m. ET — A man was taken into custody Tuesday evening outside a Dallas hotel where Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was scheduled to host his election night watch party.
Officers with the Dallas Police Department detained the individual shortly before 6:00 p.m. Central time outside the Marriott Dallas Uptown.
It was not immediately clear whether the detention was directly related to the political event.
According to witnesses, the man had been driving a blue sedan parked near the hotel entrance. During a search of the vehicle, officers were seen removing what appeared to be ammunition compatible with multiple types of firearms.
Police also appeared to retrieve a license plate from inside the vehicle. Observers noted that the car did not display visible plates at the time.
The individual was reportedly wearing a camouflage face covering, sunglasses, a hat, and gloves while outside the hotel.
A member of Paxton’s campaign staff stated that the man had briefly entered the hotel and requested to use the restroom.
The staff member, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the ongoing investigation, said the man claimed to be an Uber driver. However, the staffer expressed skepticism, citing the absence of license plates on the vehicle.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the individual was armed when he entered the hotel, nor have they publicly specified the reason for his detention.
Doors for the event were scheduled to open at 6:00 p.m., with campaign staff and members of the media already inside the venue.
Polls across most of Texas were set to close at 7:00 p.m., and Paxton is expected to address supporters later in the evening.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details have not yet been released.