PoliceIncidents

On 5/23/2024 at 1840 hours, the suspect in the Kroger shooting at 6310 E. State Blvd was apprehended without incident. He was identified as 20-year-old Richard Klaff, Jr. He is currently located at the Allen County Jail. Klaff was preliminarily arrested on three counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon. No one was hurt in the incident and there is no threat to the public. The Fort Wayne Homicide Unit conducted the criminal investigation and was assisted by the Allen County Prosecutors Office. The case is still active and ongoing at this time.

Inmate in wheelchair takes officer's gun

On January 21, 2024, officers responded to the Walgreens on Ashley River Road just after 6:40 p.m. for a call about a suspicious person and possible armed robbery suspect. When Schwartz arrived on scene, he saw a person matching the suspect's description walking through the parking lot of the Walgreens and later running toward the rear of the building. The officer chased the man, ordering him numerous times to get on the ground. Hampton instead grabbed at his waistband as he fled. He then dropped what looked like a handgun and bent over to pick it up. As Hampton reached for what he dropped, the officer fired at Hampton four quick times. Hampton fired back once. The officer fired his gun again as Hampton fled the scene. Hampton was located 10 minutes later, hiding in a grassy culvert behind Home Team Barbeque, and was arrested without further incident. In the path where he ran, a black .357-caliber handgun was found. Hampton suffered a gunshot wound to his arm. The officer was not hit by a bullet, but he injured his hand dodging the shot. Neither person's injury was life-threatening. Hampton has been charged with one count of attempted murder and one count of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. An investigation determined he was not involved in the West Ashley armed robberies he was initially thought to be a suspect of. The Charleston Police Department was notified on April 17 that no charges would be filed against Schwartz for his involvement in the shooting.

On May 19, 2024, at approximately 3:29 p.m., East Hartford police officers were dispatched to Governor’s Auto Body & Repair, 200 Governor Street, East Hartford on a report that a male had displayed a firearm at one of the tow operators. This arose out of a dispute surrounding whether items were missing from a vehicle that had been towed into the auto body shop the day before. The first arriving officer, Officer Brian Altamirano, observed a white Infinity in the parking lot. A male was in the driver’s seat and a second male and female were standing next to the passenger side of the Infinity. A second East Hartford police cruiser, operated by Officer Daniel Guilfuchi, arrived at the body shop and stopped near the Infinity. Officer Altamirano exited his cruiser and asked if anyone had any firearms. In an effort to escape, the Infinity drove forward crashing into Officer Guilfuchi’s cruiser. The white Infinity then reversed, quickly moving backwards knocking the two people on the passenger side to the ground. At that time, they were holding two children. While Officer Guilfuchi was in the process of exiting his cruiser, the Infinity drove forward again colliding with the front of his cruiser. Officer Guilfuchi discharged his duty weapon approximately six times at the Infinity. Officer Altamirano also discharged his duty weapon at the Infinity. The Infinity, operated by an unidentified suspect, fled westbound on I-84. The vehicle was ultimately located abandoned at 14 Tredeau Street, Hartford. It was later determined that the vehicle had been stolen.

New York City liquor store owner is facing 7 years in prison after shooting a thief who assaulted him and tried stealing from his store. The incident happened after Francisco Valerio and his brother Luis caught Kevin Pullutasi and Edwin Paiquiza stealing. The owners shoved them out the door before the thieves, both 20, started kicking and punching them. Valerio then tried swinging at one of the thieves while holding a gun which was allegedly fired on accident, hitting Pullutasi. Valerio is facing two counts of assault which could land him in prison for 7 years. The two thieves were charged with petit larceny and face up to a year in jail.

Justin Chappell, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs scheduled sentencing for July 16, 2024. Chappell was charged on April 3, 2024. On July 2, 2022, Chappell was a police officer for the Weymouth Police Department. While on duty, he responded to a call regarding an allegedly intoxicated man causing a disturbance at a home in Weymouth. Chappell placed a man under arrest, and while attempting to put the man in the police cruiser, Chappell punched the man approximately 13 times with a closed fist without legal justification. The punches caused obvious pain and visible injuries to the man’s head. The charge of deprivation of rights under color of law resulting in bodily injury provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

On April 19, 2024 at about 10:30 p.m., deputies were called to the Indigo Winter Park Apartments on U.K. Circle in response to a man that was holding a gun and who pointed that gun at several residents. When deputies arrived, they heard one gunshot, and encountered the man, who was still holding the gun. A deputy fired their service weapon, striking the man. Deputies rendered aid and the man was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The subject’s firearm was recovered on scene.

At 10:54 am Boise Police were responding to a call into dispatch from the 1100 block of S. Dale St. Responding officers were parked in a nearby lot and made contact with an adult male subject in his 50's. They had some dialogue with the subject before he came into the parking lot carrying multiple weapons. The subject did not comply with officers’ request to drop the weapons. The subject charged toward the officers and was in close proximity when officers discharged their service weapons. The suspect was struck and died at the scene.

On July 30, 2020, a Chicago Police Officer transported Lovelle Jordan to the 25th District Police Station. While exiting the police vehicle, Mr. Jordan discharged his weapon, striking two officers and injuring another. Four officers returned fire, wounding Mr. Jordan. All officers survived. The suspect was left paralyzed. He was sentenced to 31 years and a month post his sentencing, he was found dead in his cell.

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 3:51 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 3100 block of N Quincy Road in unincorporated Turlock on the report of a suspicious person. Initial dispatch information said a male adult, later identified as 44-year-old Kevin Frey, had been trespassing and was armed with a Knife. Upon deputies arrival, which included a K-9 unit with the Turlock Police Department, they located Frey. Deputies made several attempts to establish a dialogue, brought in multiple less-than-lethal options, and tried to de-escalate Frey into complying with their instructions. While speaking with the armed suspect, he refused to drop the weapon and charged at deputies. This caused a deputy to use his firearm. Frey was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The suspect collided with several LAPD patrol cars, injuring an officer. At one point, she pursued a LAPD patrol car. The suspect then drove the wrong way on I-405, resulting in a head-on collision with innocent motorists.

On April 18, 2024, around 2:20 p.m., Central Area Resources Enhancement Services Enforcement Team (RESET) uniformed officers responded to a radio call of a female possibly being sexually assaulted in the area of San Pedro Street and 6th Street. Upon their arrival, the officers determined the possible suspect was no longer at the location and requested a RESET supervisor to their location. As the officers continued their investigation and were standing near their police vehicle, an individual, later identified as 32-year-old Kyle Harpt, approached within several feet of the officers while holding a knife in his right hand. Moments later, Harpt suddenly ran toward the RESET supervisor while raising the knife, resulting in an Officer-Involved Shooting. Harpt was struck by gunfire and collapsed on the sidewalk. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel happened to already be in the area and began rendering aid. Harpt was transported to a local hospital, where he received medical treatment and was listed in stable condition. Harpt was not the suspect in the sexual assault and had no connection to the radio call the officers were investigating. Harpt was booked for 664/187(a)PC, Attempt Murder. No officers or other community members were injured during this incident. An eight-inch folding knife with a three-and-a-half-inch blade was recovered at the scene.

On Friday, April 12, 2024, at approximately 7:10 a.m., Yuma Police Department officers responded to the 1000 block of S. Magnolia Avenue for an individual who was being disorderly and threatening to kill the occupants and their dog. Officers made contact with a 30-year-old male. He was being disorderly and displaying bladed weapons and began threatening officers. Officers attempted to verbally de-escalate the volatile situation. The suspect refused to comply and walked towards the residential area still displaying the bladed weapons. Officers attempted several times to utilize less lethal options in an attempt to stop the suspect from advancing towards the occupied homes. The suspect threatened the officers with a knife at which time officers fired their service weapons to stop the threat. Officers immediately assess the suspect’s injuries and within minute and a half of the last shot fired, officers were able to render emergency first aid while waiting for the Fire Department to arrive. The suspect was taken to Yuma Regional Medical Center for medical treatment but has since been released from the hospital and recovering in rehab. The suspect has not been charged. No injuries to the officers or other community members were reported.

On May 2, 2024, at 10:58 a.m., Olympic Division uniformed officers responded to a radio call at an apartment in the 400 block of South Gramercy Place to assist the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) who were attempting to place an individual, later identified as 40-year-old Yong Yang into custody. The officers met with DMH personnel outside the residence who indicated that the DMH were called to the scene due to Yang’s erratic and threatening behavior. The officers were also advised that Yang did not live at the location, and had attempted to assault one of the DMH employees when they attempted to speak with him. Based on their assessment, DMH determined Yang was a danger to others. In their efforts to assist DMH personnel, the officers requested additional units, a supervisor, and notified the Department’s Mental Evaluation Unit. Several attempts were made to communicate with Yang and encourage him to exit the residence; however, he refused. After formulating a plan and obtaining a key to the residence, the officers ascended a narrow staircase leading to the front door. The officers announced their presence and then utilized the key to open the front door. As they did so, Yang was observed standing in the living room several feet away, armed with a large kitchen knife. Moments later, Yang advanced toward the officers and an Officer Involved Shooting occurred. Yang was struck by gunfire, dropped the knife, and was taken into custody without further incident. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and pronounced Yang deceased.

School principal was caught assaulting a child at a Florida private school. Public records show that this is not Prophet’s first felony charge related to misconduct with children. He was previously arrested in May 2019, accused of sexually molesting a child he met while working as a camp counselor in 2017. The charges included lewd lascivious molestation of a child and an attempt to commit interfering with child custody. While one charge was dropped and adjudication was withheld on the other, Prophet had also violated his probation in June 2023.

Home intruder gets "cut to pieces" by a Florida man with a seven-inch garden knife after the intruder shot the man's wife in the face during an apparent robbery. Intruder 62-year-old Lindsey Glenn is dead after a 69-year-old Florida man stabbed him to death after Glenn allegedly broke into the home and shot the man's wife. Glenn entered the home by pretending to be in need of a notary (the wife) when he pulled out a gun and shot her in the face. "Once armed with the knife, he went to work on Mr. Lindsey Glenn," Sheriff Paul Blackman said. "Ultimately, the suspect, Lindsey Glenn, was cut to pieces and was very much deceased by the time deputies could get to him." "I would like to commend the male victim for his bravery and quick action in defending his wife in their home. We will pray for his wife that she has a fast and full recovery." Glenn had been sent to prison six times after being convicted of 12 different felonies. The wife was rushed to the hospital and is currently in stable condition.

Virginia native, Rylo Huncho, is dead after accidentally shooting himself while filming a TikTok video.

On May 12, 2024, at 4:43 pm, West Jefferson Police officers were dispatched to Amazon CMH5 building, located at 6400 State Route 29, for reports of an Active Shooter. According to Police, the 22-year-old Ali Hamsa Yusuf came up behind the supervisor and pointed a gun at the supervisor’s head, but the gun apparently jammed and the bullet barely missed the supervisor, who was not injured. There were more than 100 workers inside the building when the shooting occurred, officials said. When officers arrived on the scene, Yusuf had left. About 90 minutes later, officers found Yusuf in the area of Georgesville and Clime roads, where a shootout occurred between Madison County Sheriff's Office, CPD, West Jefferson Police Department and Yusuf. The dashcam showed Yusuf running up a small hill to a HomeBuys parking lot, and still firing at the officers behind him. Officers returned fire and Yusuf eventually collapsed on the hill. Starting from Yusuf’s first shot, the continuous exchange of gunfire lasted eight seconds. After the shooting, the officer who groaned realized he had been shot. The bullet from Yusuf's gun that hit the unidentified Columbus police officer, struck him in his bulletproof vest and he was not seriously injured. Yusuf was transported to Doctors West Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:57 p.m.. No injuries were reported inside the Amazon facility.

Homicide detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida arrested and charged 36-year-old Patricia Saintizaire, of Davenport, with first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse and tampering with a witness in the death of her 4-year-old son who she adopted from Haiti. The child was brought to the United States and adopted by Saintizaire in April 2023. Deputies were notified on May 2 by staff at Orlando Health Medical Center that a 4-year-old child died under what appeared to be suspicious circumstances. The child’s body was taken to the District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. The medical exam at the hospital revealed an abdominal bleed that emergency surgery could not rectify. Detectives learned that the child was first brought to Heart of Florida hospital in Davenport by Saintizaire, but due to his significant injuries, he was flown to hospital in Orlando. Saintizaire repeatedly denied to detectives that she ever used physical discipline as punishment. Her husband told detectives that he does not discipline the children, but that she does. During initial interviews with the child’s older teen brother, he denied being abused or witnessing abuse. However, after placing that teenager into custody of Florida Department of Children and Families, he then said to detectives that Saintizaire told him, “When they ask you something, say nothing so I don’t get in trouble.” He also alleged that she threatened to kill him with a gun. Detectives also learned that when the victim got home from school recently, the older brother went to another room for approximately two hours and did not see or hear what happened to the 4-year-old. Saintizaire then told the brother to bring food to the victim, but he noted that the child was unable to walk on his own and struggled to sit up at that time. Saintizaire told the older brother that the victim was “faking it” and urged him to feed him. The victim then became unresponsive and the older brother began performing CPR, telling Saintizaire they needed to take him to the hospital.