Crime
Shooting incident near Tidwell and Sam Houston High School on lockdown
Houston, Texas (October 10, 2024) – A shooting incident has occurred in the 9400 block of Irvington near Tidwell, prompting a search for evading suspects by Houston Police Department (HPD) officers.
As a precautionary measure, Sam Houston High School may be on lockdown to ensure the safety of students.
Due to the high volume of calls, the school’s phone lines may be temporarily unavailable.
Megarita Collins told Channel2 NOW, “My friend is a teacher there, and she texted me saying the school was on lockdown.
Gaby Orozco Ruiz told Channel2 NOW, “My kids are messaging me. My son is hiding in a storage room, and they have no power.”
The situation is currently under investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
MIAMI-DADE, FL — Law enforcement officials are responding to an active shooting situation at a warehouse in Southwest Miami-Dade that has left several individuals injured, authorities confirmed Thursday afternoon.
The incident unfolded around 1:00 p.m. in the 7300 block of Southwest 45th Street, near the Palmetto Expressway and Bird Road.
The warehouse complex, located in a busy industrial area, quickly became the focus of a major police operation.
According to preliminary reports, at least four individuals were shot during the incident.
The conditions of the victims have not been publicly disclosed at this time, and emergency medical personnel remain on site to provide aid and transport those injured to local hospitals as necessary.
A significant law enforcement response is underway, with the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office leading efforts to secure the location and apprehend the suspect.
Authorities believe the suspect may still be inside the warehouse, and tactical units are currently working to clear the premises.
Aerial footage from the scene captured images of heavily armed officers surrounding the building and escorting numerous individuals from the premises.
Several people could be seen exiting with their hands raised, complying with law enforcement commands as officers worked to ensure everyone’s safety.
The situation remains fluid and active, with law enforcement treating the scene as an ongoing threat.
Police are urging members of the public and nearby businesses to avoid the area and stay clear of roadways to allow emergency vehicles unimpeded access.
Investigators are currently working to determine the motive behind the shooting and to identify all those involved.
Updates will be provided as additional verified information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department or Crime Stoppers immediately.