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Police in Tucson responded to reports of a heavily armed individual firing shots from rooftops in a residential area. The suspect, who was reportedly moving between rooftops and firing from inside a residence, was eventually contained and apprehended by SWAT teams. No injuries were reported, and the area was secured after evacuations and a thorough search. Roads have been reopened, and residents are being allowed to return to their homes.

Man With Rifle Firing Shots Inside Home in Custody

Squad 30, we're complete. We are searching and check the outpost.

 We got the gear and bring the vehicles over to the house.

49, copy. The unit said they'll have a in the house. Everyone check by the CP for a gear.

 First command, morning to Squad 30. How many patrol bodies do you need to hold that for the detectives?

Squad 30, we're complete. We are searching and check the outpost. We got the gear and bring the vehicles over to the house.49, copy. The unit said they'll have a in the house. Everyone check by the CP for a gear. First command, morning to Squad 30. How many patrol bodies do you need to hold that for the detectives? We already got 10-4. Thank you.

Police are gathering gear and preparing vehicles to support detectives at the scene.

4 Scranton 1. 4 Scranton 1. Call text purposes, 39's taking X-ray again. 2356. 42 is clear, we're working on a secondary now. And we're going to move around to the south side and check on the neighbors. CP copies, thank you.

Police are conducting a secondary search and checking on neighbors on the south side.

 Once we're out on the hood unit, we can get a ladder. We'll know if on the roof it's a bad one. There's no strikes or anything, we're feeling. There's also a ladder that we saw on the roof.

10-4. 10-4, thank you. Once we're out on the hood unit, we can get a ladder. We'll know if on the roof it's a bad one. There's no strikes or anything, we're feeling. There's also a ladder that we saw on the roof.

Police are preparing to use a ladder to access the roof for further investigation.

 that information, you want us to do a check there?

 At this point, I would just probably do a check welfare on the immediate units, make sure

 The interior is code 4, the dog is secured in the bathroom.

 10-4, and you're going to do a check welfare on the units next to it?

I copy. that information, you want us to do a check there? Yeah, SWAT 30, of course, 21. At this point, I would just probably do a check welfare on the immediate units, make sure everyone's code 4. The interior is code 4, the dog is secured in the bathroom. 10-4, and you're going to do a check welfare on the units next to it? 10-4. 10-4, thank you. Thank you.

Police confirm the interior is secure, and a welfare check on nearby units is underway.

I'm going to try to make contact with the southern unit.

 There is bullet strikes in the drop wall going toward that unit.

 It might be worth checking that unit a lot.

I'm going to try to make contact with the southern unit. There is bullet strikes in the drop wall going toward that unit. I just don't know if it's blocked. You just send that to me. You were on the roof firing initially. It might be worth checking that unit a lot.

Police are checking a southern unit for bullet strikes and potential access points.

Command 1 to the exterior perimeter. We'll keep 29th for now.

 We'll go ahead and open up Pantano from up and south. If that's blocked.

Command 1 to the exterior perimeter. We'll keep 29th for now. We'll go ahead and open up Pantano from up and south. If that's blocked.

Police are reopening roads near the scene as the situation stabilizes.

And District 40 to all the control guys that brought shields and other equipment, just

 make sure you guys have all your stuff accounted for before you guys take off.

And District 40 to all the control guys that brought shields and other equipment, just make sure you guys have all your stuff accounted for before you guys take off.

Police are ensuring all equipment is accounted for as they prepare to conclude the operation.

49, any units for assignment to 45 at the van post?

 30, uh, interior is covered except for the bathroom. We're waiting on a dog pull to get the dog out of there. Working on secondary now.

 District 40 to Force Command 1, are we good to let the people that are evacuated head back to their units or do we want to hold off?

 This is just for 1 minute to finish their search.

49, any units for assignment to 45 at the van post? 30, uh, interior is covered except for the bathroom. We're waiting on a dog pull to get the dog out of there. Working on secondary now. CP, copy, thank you. District 40 to Force Command 1, are we good to let the people that are evacuated head back to their units or do we want to hold off? This is just for 1 minute to finish their search. I copy. Monitor, I'll be en route to you. Copy.

Police are completing a secondary search and coordinating to allow evacuated residents to return soon.

 Hey, as soon as you guys are sure with the body in the other apartment, you can pass

 it off to patrol and we'll hold the exterior and they'll only get the paper.

Force 2 Adam 1, can you swap 3? Go ahead. We're monitoring one. Hey, as soon as you guys are sure with the body in the other apartment, you can pass it off to patrol and we'll hold the exterior and they'll only get the paper. Copy.

SWAT are coordinating to transfer responsibility for the scene to patrol once the interior is secured.

and we'll be sending that queue with you as well. Any extra

 more than eight coming inside. Yeah, we'll send you an additional two.

and we'll be sending that queue with you as well. Any extra Uh, based off of B, Hint and Saw, more than eight coming inside. Yeah, we'll send you an additional two. Copy, for us now, one more to the move.

Police are coordinating to send additional officers to assist with the ongoing operation.

the interior. There's two closed bedrooms it looks like. is now checking the little courtyard area in between the units.

Police are checking two closed bedrooms and a courtyard area between the units.

Squad 34, command to run. Once we finish with the drone, you could with us moving up and clearing it or do you want us to wait for a search warrant?

 Yeah, do me a favor and go ahead and clear it now, Charlie.

 And, responding to our suspect, 715. If you're in 23, you can clear it.

Squad 34, command to run. Once we finish with the drone, you could with us moving up and clearing it or do you want us to wait for a search warrant? Yeah, do me a favor and go ahead and clear it now, Charlie. Copy. And, responding to our suspect, 715. If you're in 23, you can clear it.

SWAT is preparing to clear the residence with the drone's assistance. Police will obtain a search warrant for the house.

 And then SWAT 30 in the MAP, we have entry tools in the to move up.

10-4, please. 10-4, that's clear, 2330. And then SWAT 30 in the MAP, we have entry tools in the to move up. I just need two additional.

SWAT is preparing to move up with entry tools, requesting two additional members for support.

 If you want to just come to the, the bath and fly through, this will probably be the easiest position to clear the interior.

 And, uh, I'm going to point you with the EDP.

 Report of the 10-15, anything left in that house?

 There's a friendly couple locked in the bathroom.

Other side.West side, window. Copy. If you want to just come to the, the bath and fly through, this will probably be the easiest position to clear the interior. Copy. And, uh, I'm going to point you with the EDP. Copy. Report of the 10-15, anything left in that house? There's a friendly couple locked in the bathroom. He's saying that the friend...

Police are coordinating to clear the interior, noting a couple is locked in a bathroom.

530, you're going to cancel the full call out?

 I would like to wait until we get the drone inside.

530, you're going to cancel the full call out? I would like to wait until we get the drone inside.

Police are considering canceling the full call out but will wait until the drone is inside.

Squad 30, we're going to hold. We're going to prep an interior to fly inside, make sure there's nobody else injured or shot inside.

 And then once that's cleared, we'll come out and clear the rest of the residence.

 46 to Squad 30, I have my guys working on a four-plane with a wife on the phone right now if you want it.

 Copy, when it's done, I'll have the traffic send me off.

 Squad 30, Force Command 1, I'm assuming you're good with us, anything you're doing.

Squad 30, we're going to hold. We're going to prep an interior to fly inside, make sure there's nobody else injured or shot inside. And then once that's cleared, we'll come out and clear the rest of the residence. 46 to Squad 30, I have my guys working on a four-plane with a wife on the phone right now if you want it. Yeah, we're in. Copy, when it's done, I'll have the traffic send me off. Squad 30, Force Command 1, I'm assuming you're good with us, anything you're doing. 13-12.

Police are preparing to enter the residence to ensure no one else is injured inside.

Did you leave that window open over there with the 12 drum in?

 Alright, let's get that prep in a way to go. Make sure there's nobody inside hurt.

 10-2, the rifle's just at the base of the left hill.

Did you leave that window open over there with the 12 drum in? Yeah, 10-4. Alright, let's get that prep in a way to go. Make sure there's nobody inside hurt. 10-2, the rifle's just at the base of the left hill.

Police are preparing to ensure no one inside is hurt, with a rifle spotted nearby.

2 Mark. 2, okay, yeah, we got him, uh, prone down, uh, right behind that bush in the corner.

 Uh, looks like the bars are uncoppable. Crawling north?

2 Mark. 2, okay, yeah, we got him, uh, prone down, uh, right behind that bush in the corner. Uh, looks like the bars are uncoppable. Crawling north?

Police have the suspect prone behind a bush, crawling north.

3, he's outside, he's behind the bush, we can't see him. He's outside and he's out window.

 There are two, okay, we got him, uh, pwned out, uh, right behind that bush in the corner.

 Uh, looks like the bars are uncoppable. He's crawling north, crawling to the back of that pickup truck.

 10-4, we can see him, his hands look like they went through the crowd, sergeant.

3, he's outside, he's behind the bush, we can't see him. He's outside and he's out window. 10-4. There are two, okay, we got him, uh, pwned out, uh, right behind that bush in the corner. Uh, looks like the bars are uncoppable. He's crawling north, crawling to the back of that pickup truck. 10-4, we can see him, his hands look like they went through the crowd, sergeant.

Police report the suspect is outside, crawling north behind a bush and a pickup truck.

 Is there anybody who can do a utilities check to confirm?

SWAT 2 to CP, 8342 appears to be vacant. The unit directly east of his. Is there anybody who can do a utilities check to confirm?

SWAT reports that the unit directly east of the suspect's location appears vacant. They are checking utilities to confirm.

 Can you tell them where they need to go?

 I concur with Sam 5. I don't think it's a good idea to do evacuations right now when we're at this corner.

 Sam 5, we're holding T, tell us otherwise.

Squad 22, standby. Squad 22. Can you tell them where they need to go? I concur with Sam 5. I don't think it's a good idea to do evacuations right now when we're at this corner. Sam 5, we're holding T, tell us otherwise.

Police are reassessing evacuation plans due to current tactical positioning.

light attached to it, like a rifle light.

 So if you're seeing white light, it's likely coming from the attached light to the rifle.

 Yeah, 65, that's the light I've been seeing on and off through the courtyard.

 I have the occupant of 8346 on the contact and then they're staying there.

 They've been advised to stay away from the unit.

 And 3, show us who needs to be evacuated next.

light attached to it, like a rifle light. So if you're seeing white light, it's likely coming from the attached light to the rifle. Yeah, 65, that's the light I've been seeing on and off through the courtyard. I have the occupant of 8346 on the contact and then they're staying there. They've been advised to stay away from the unit. And 3, show us who needs to be evacuated next. Squad 2, 2's standby. Squad 2, 2.

Police confirm the suspect's rifle has an attached light, seen intermittently in the courtyard. Evacuations continue.

The desk is going to be a show you in place until we get to him, we'll be there as soon as possible.

 He said he can't go out the front door because the enemy is blocking it.

 10-5, we have no control of him. We can hear him deeper in that room. We would have had to be in that one far corner room, but we did not see him.

 to the American, we'll be moving to you.

 10-5, show me en route. The operator this year can see and air as well.

The desk is going to be a show you in place until we get to him, we'll be there as soon as possible.10-4. He said he can't go out the front door because the enemy is blocking it. 10-5, we have no control of him. We can hear him deeper in that room. We would have had to be in that one far corner room, but we did not see him. to the American, we'll be moving to you. 10-5, show me en route. The operator this year can see and air as well.15 with a

Police report the suspect claims he cannot exit due to being blocked. Officers are en route to assist.

you have, just hold them until we have to clear. We have a second crew come in and take over for us.

 that'll work for me. I'm having spares being brought to me.

14 Command 1, for terror attacks purposes, the wife has been located. She's safe, out of state.

 And 14 Command 10, be advised, we are giving a call from neighbor at 8331 East Coral Springs. We believe that, they believe the officer tried to contact them. We advise them to stand by.

you have, just hold them until we have to clear. We have a second crew come in and take over for us. that'll work for me. I'm having spares being brought to me.14 Command 1, for terror attacks purposes, the wife has been located. She's safe, out of state. 10-4. And 14 Command 10, be advised, we are giving a call from neighbor at 8331 East Coral Springs. We believe that, they believe the officer tried to contact them. We advise them to stand by.

Police confirm a woman who was earlier believed to be inside the home is safe and out of state.

 He's sitting behind the corner between the two windows.

He's at the window, he's really mindful. He's sitting behind the corner between the two windows.

Police report the suspect is positioned between two windows, remaining cautious.

1230, you're going to go with announcements over here again until we get contact.

 We're just having trouble understanding him.

 There's probably two feet of open air, though.

 If you could coordinate with Patrol and Humphrey to get those buildings evacuated, please.

1230, you're going to go with announcements over here again until we get contact. Marco, we're in continuous contact. We're just having trouble understanding him. He's at this corner window. Okay, we'll stand by. And it's mostly blockberry evacuation. There's probably two feet of open air, though. I copy. If you could coordinate with Patrol and Humphrey to get those buildings evacuated, please. Force 1, 10-9. Force 1, 10-9.

Police are making announcements to establish contact with the suspect, who is at a corner window. Evacuations continue. They are still unable to understand the suspect.

on the south side should have been as well.

 He's going to be struggling with one resident on the east side that had no answer.

on the south side should have been as well. We have one resident on the west side. He's going to be struggling with one resident on the east side that had no answer.

Police are encountering difficulty contacting a resident on the east side during evacuations.

Okay, we're going to send two SWAT guys up to the unit that's attached to his.

 Copy, and I believe Howard has that information.

 all residents on the north side of of the unit.

 All the residents on the south side as well.

Okay, we're going to send two SWAT guys up to the unit that's attached to his. It's just to the east. Copy, and I believe Howard has that information. Copy. all residents on the north side of of the unit. All the residents on the south side as well. We have one resident on the.

SWAT is sending two members to a unit east of the suspect's location. Evacuations continue on both sides.

 Are you guys able to make a contact with the seven units that are on East Coral Springs?

 I just confirmed that a resident said four units in each building, and they're separated

 Yes, I believe the north side of Coral Springs has been evacuated.

 The other side that's not attached to the target house is working on it being evacuated now.

I was getting talked to. Are you guys able to make a contact with the seven units that are on East Coral Springs? I just confirmed that a resident said four units in each building, and they're separated by block walls. Yes, I believe the north side of Coral Springs has been evacuated. The other side that's not attached to the target house is working on it being evacuated now.

 And SWAT 30, that vehicle's negative 29 is coming back to at this address, 8334 East

 And SWAT 30 to Newhouse, are you guys able to make contact and evacuate the southern units?

49, do you copy? 149, 310. 167 is requesting someone to the field. I copy. And SWAT 30, that vehicle's negative 29 is coming back to at this address, 8334 East Point. Thank you. 239. And SWAT 30 to Newhouse, are you guys able to make contact and evacuate the southern units? 10-9.

SWAT confirms evacuations are underway for units on East Coral Springs, with progress on the north side.

Turkey 4, on that last shot went cross west and east across the courtyard.

 He seems like he's responding to the 40 with more gunfire.

Turkey 4, on that last shot went cross west and east across the courtyard. He seems like he's responding to the 40 with more gunfire.

Police report the suspect fired additional shots across the courtyard in response to earlier actions.

Last unit, the neighbor's advising white male, 5'9", dark blue shirt.

 He's responding to the native Keegan. I thought it looked like a black or navy blue shirt, but it's not the best view.

 49, for one of our people we talked to earlier, they said that he was wearing a white shirt. He's a 35-year-old white male.

 He's observed walking around the neighborhood earlier with a handgun on his hip.

Last unit, the neighbor's advising white male, 5'9", dark blue shirt. He's responding to the native. He's responding to the native Keegan. I thought it looked like a black or navy blue shirt, but it's not the best view. 49, for one of our people we talked to earlier, they said that he was wearing a white shirt. He's a 35-year-old white male. He's observed walking around the neighborhood earlier with a handgun on his hip. Squad 30, can you copy that? 10.

Police advised the male suspect has a black or navy blue shirt. Other witnesses stated that the suspect had a white shirt on earlier with a handgun on his hip.

 Force command 1, for call text purposes, we've got two rounds going off in the live unit ourselves.

26. Force command 1, for call text purposes, we've got two rounds going off in the live unit ourselves. 10-4.

Police report hearing two gunshots from inside the building.

in the vision. Do me a favor and make sure you call off the addresses on the radio.

 11 to Carpenter, is there a way we can get this street light right next to us defeated?

 We're able to down by the 40 if you have somebody with a 40 that can just shoot it out.

 Copy. I guess, can we get a 40 back to us?

in the vision. Do me a favor and make sure you call off the addresses on the radio. 10-4, we're trying to number stack. 11 to Carpenter, is there a way we can get this street light right next to us defeated? We're able to down by the 40 if you have somebody with a 40 that can just shoot it out. Copy. I guess, can we get a 40 back to us? 5, 6, 7, I'll be en route to you.

SWAT is coordinating to disable a street light for tactical purposes.

I was really close to us, but he was still talking.

 We're trying to make contact with two residents right now on a lot of luck.

 Starting to push on 11 at 29th and Main.

 units, give me a statement, make sure you call the addresses on your way.

 10-4, we're trying to find numbers, thanks.

 11 at Carpenter, is there a way we can get this store mat right next to us defeated?

 Alright, we're trying to find the address.

I was really close to us, but he was still talking. 10-4. 672, call is 3D.10, what's the update? We're trying to make contact with two residents right now on a lot of luck. Starting to push on 11 at 29th and Main. units, give me a statement, make sure you call the addresses on your way. 10-4, we're trying to find numbers, thanks. 11 at Carpenter, is there a way we can get this store mat right next to us defeated? Alright, we're trying to find the address.

Police are attempting to contact two residents of a nearby home during evacuations.

Residence 8349 East Cypress Point is going to shelter in place.

Police advised that residents at 8349 East Cypress Point are advised to shelter in place.

He said he has a phone. I told him to call 911, so let call 1 go.

Police advised that the suspect has a phone and was instructed to call 911.

46, are you able to 45 back at the CP so you can coordinate that with those two?

 He said that he did not come outside. We can't quite make out what he's saying.

 I'm not sure if that has a double deadbolt if he's locked inside.

 He did try to push open the wrought iron when he was at this window.

We're going to work on that.46, are you able to 45 back at the CP so you can coordinate that with those two? Yeah. Thank you. He said that he did not come outside. We can't quite make out what he's saying. I'm not sure if that has a double deadbolt if he's locked inside. He did try to push open the wrought iron when he was at this window.

Police report the suspect attempted to push open a window but remains inside. Coordination efforts continue.

Squad 30 to 46, have we evacuated any of these residents?

 46, we have not evacuated anything on the Target Street.

 Okay, I copy. Squad 30 to Force Command 1, if Behan and Kaczynski can work on evacuations.

 46 to Behan or Kaczynski, if any of you want to 21 me, we should have a list of everybody's name and phone numbers to help. We've been working on that.

Squad 30 to 46, have we evacuated any of these residents? 46, we have not evacuated anything on the Target Street. Okay, I copy. Squad 30 to Force Command 1, if Behan and Kaczynski can work on evacuations. 46 to Behan or Kaczynski, if any of you want to 21 me, we should have a list of everybody's name and phone numbers to help. We've been working on that. Force Command 1 to

Police are coordinating to begin evacuations on the target street.

I'll be able to see when he's about to come out of the front door.

 Arthur, Alexander has the like courtyard gate deal. I have the door with the flag.

 I mean, I could be able to see too deep, but I'll be able to see an angle.

 We're assuming a wind, 30. I got B, Hannock is in the cave.

I'll be able to see when he's about to come out of the front door. Arthur, Alexander has the like courtyard gate deal. I have the door with the flag. I mean, I could be able to see too deep, but I'll be able to see an angle. We're assuming a wind, 30. I got B, Hannock is in the cave.

Police have visual on the front door and are monitoring for any movement.

 75 to Carpenter, do you guys have any luck on the 21?

 Copy. We're giving him instructions to call 911, but he's not listening to anything we say at this point.

 Copy, Carpenter and Parker, you should have the RAM out there, CP Hollow, if you need it. Go ahead.

 Copy, I think we've got it out. 21 Boy, command 3.

24, on Charlie 2. 75 to Carpenter, do you guys have any luck on the 21? No. Copy. We're giving him instructions to call 911, but he's not listening to anything we say at this point. Copy, Carpenter and Parker, you should have the RAM out there, CP Hollow, if you need it. Go ahead. Copy, I think we've got it out. 21 Boy, command 3.

Police report the suspect is not responding to instructions and continues to ignore commands. Police have a ram available.

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