SWAT
Coverage of SWAT in the Nexus archive.
- SWAT standoff underway after suspect shoots at car, runs into South Shore residential building: CPD
A standoff with SWAT and Chicago police is underway after a shooting suspect shot at a car and ran into a South Side residential building on Monday afternoon.
- Melting mountains and returning floods — Swat’s climate emergency
Authorities issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for Swat and northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to accelerated glacier melt from rising temperatures, increasing risks of flash floods and landslides. The warning echoes past climate-related crises, including the destructive 2022 floods, which were exacerbated by urban expansion into floodplains and narrowed river channels.
- CM Afridi vows peace in FY27 as KP Assembly passes Rs2.17tr budget
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passed an Rs2.17 trillion budget for FY27, with Chief Minister Sohail Afridi emphasizing peace and development. The budget includes increased police funding, allocations for health and education, and projects like the Khyber Institute of Child Health. Afridi criticized the federal government for withholding NFC awards and delaying the Swat dam project.
- Gunman surrenders after barricading himself in Southgate home
A gunman barricaded himself in a Southgate home on Sunday morning and surrendered after police, including SWAT teams and officers from Taylor and Wyandotte, surrounded the property. The incident occurred near the intersection of Flanders Street and Mercier Street.
- PCSO: Woman threatens neighbors, children with knife
A woman allegedly threatened her neighbors and their children with a knife, prompting an hours-long standoff and a SWAT response. Deputies from the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) were called to the incident on June 13.
- Barricaded suspect taken into custody after SWAT standoff in Fort Lauderdale
A suspect barricaded inside a Fort Lauderdale business was taken into custody after a SWAT standoff lasting several hours. Police reported the individual surrendered peacefully without injuries, though details about his motives or charges remain undisclosed.
- 1 dead, 11 victims reported in active Midland shooting; gunman in SWAT standoff, mayor says
One person was killed and others injured in a shooting in Midland on Friday morning. The suspected gunman is in an active standoff with SWAT.
- 1 in custody after SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines community
A military veteran with PTSD was taken into custody after a SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines' Camden Portofino community. The suspect, who had been shooting into the air and barricaded himself in a home, was arrested on a burglary charge following the service of an arrest warrant.
- Karen Bass to face runoff election amid tough challenge from Spencer Pratt and more top headlines
Karen Bass will face a runoff election after a challenge from Spencer Pratt. Additional news includes a Trump-endorsed candidate conceding in a primary upset, a SWAT and FBI standoff at a Chase Bank due to a bomb threat, and Ford recalling 4,653 vehicles.
- O.C. SWAT standoff ends in suspected gang member's nude surrender
A SWAT standoff in Orange County ended when a suspected gang member surrendered nude after shattering car windows and barricading himself inside a vehicle. Witnesses reported the suspect damaged car windows before taking refuge.
- Streets closed for SWAT standoff with restraining order suspect in Boyle Heights neighborhood
A SWAT standoff with a restraining order suspect caused a neighborhood lockdown in Boyle Heights for several hours on Saturday night.
- Deputies respond to armed man barricaded inside Oakland Park apartment
Deputies and SWAT officers responded to an armed man barricaded inside an Oakland Park apartment on Friday. The incident occurred in the 800 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard, leading to evacuations and a response from BSO's K-9 and Violent Crimes unit.
- SWAT called after man allegedly stabs father, barricades in L.A. home
A 31-year-old man allegedly stabbed his father and barricaded himself in a home in the Exposition Park area of Los Angeles. Police responded to the incident at around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. The suspect's father was reportedly stabbed, prompting a SWAT response.
- Beverly Hills police pursuit leads to crash and SWAT standoff
A police pursuit in Beverly Hills ended in a crash and a SWAT standoff after a suspect fled in a pickup truck. The incident occurred on Sunday and is currently ongoing. The suspect's vehicle crashed into another vehicle before the standoff began.
- SWAT team called in as hours-long standoff continues in Beverly Hills
A police chase in Beverly Hills turned into a hours-long standoff after a gray Ford pickup sped away from officers. The chase began when an automated license plate alert notified police of a wanted vehicle connected to a felony investigation. The standoff continues with a SWAT team called to the scene.
- Attempted murder suspect barricades in Motel 6, prompts SWAT standoff in Santa Ana
An attempted murder suspect barricaded himself in a Santa Ana Motel 6 room, leading to a SWAT standoff and road closures around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday. Authorities reported a large police response at the 1500 block of North Harbor Boulevard after initial arrest attempts failed.
- Dramatic SWAT arrest in quiet neighborhood of shirtless roommate in towel as he's charged over 2 missing doctoral students
A dramatic SWAT operation led to the arrest of a shirtless roommate in a towel, charged in connection with the disappearance of two doctoral students. The incident occurred in a quiet neighborhood, drawing significant attention due to the unusual circumstances and the severity of the charges.
- SWAT at 50
The FBI's SWAT program was established in 1973 across select field offices to enhance agents' tactical response capabilities. Over the past 50 years, it has evolved into the largest tactical force in the United States.