Crime
Shots Fired During Rotterdam Walmart Shoplifting Incident, Suspect in Custody
Rotterdam, NY – A shoplifting attempt at the Rotterdam Walmart on Friday afternoon escalated into gunfire, triggering a rapid police response and culminating in the arrest of a suspect.
According to the Rotterdam Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Walmart on Altamont Avenue on December 14 at approximately 2:50 p.m. following reports of gunshots.
Loss Prevention officers at the store confronted a male suspect for alleged shoplifting.
The suspect fled the store, running toward Altamont Avenue while discharging multiple rounds from a handgun.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.
Following a swift investigation, authorities identified the suspect as 24-year-old Manief Mullins of Schenectady. Mullins, a New York State parolee, was apprehended without further incident and taken into custody.
Charges Filed
Mullins faces multiple felony charges, including:
- Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree (Class D Felony)
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree (Class C Felony)
- Robbery in the 1st Degree (Class B Felony)
He was transported to the Schenectady County Jail, where he is awaiting arraignment.
The Rotterdam Police Department received support from several law enforcement agencies, including:
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
- Schenectady Police Department
- Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office
- New York State Police
- New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS)
Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. The Rotterdam Police Department has urged anyone with information to contact their office as the case unfolds.
This alarming incident highlights the swift and coordinated efforts of law enforcement to address violence and ensure public safety.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.