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Posted on 04/01/2007 6:46:34 PM PDT by nwctwx
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Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=32989
U.S., Afghan Troops Conduct Raids in Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2007 – American and Afghan security forces teamed up to shut down a militant suicide-vehicle-bomb-making network during an operation in the Bati Kot area of Nangarhar province April 29, military officials reported.
As the raid began, coalition troops trying to enter the militants’ compound came under small-arms fire, officials said. The coalition troops returned fire, killing four militants.
Unfortunately, a woman and a teenager were killed in the crossfire, officials reported, and a young child and a teenage female were wounded. The injured Afghan civilians are being treated at a coalition medical facility.
Coalition forces found several AK-47 rifles, shotguns, chest racks with ammunition and material suitable for constructing improvised explosive devices. An adult male found in the compound was detained for questioning.
“We are saddened at the loss of civilian life,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, Combined Joint Task Force-82 spokesman. “It is extremely unfortunate that militants put others’ lives in danger by hiding among their families.”
The raid was conducted on a tipster’s information citing the compound as a staging area for upcoming suicide-vehicle-borne-improvised explosive device attacks on coalition forces in the Bati Kot area, officials said.
A recent militant-staged SVBIED attack in the Bati Kot area had targeted a convoy, officials said, in which several Afghan civilians had been killed.
Additionally, a separate coalition-forces operation conducted in Nangarhar province April 29 netted IED-making material and four suspected militants, officials reported.
In other Afghanistan news, U.S. and Afghan security forces seized an Afghan male and weapons during a raid on a suspected Taliban safe house in Khowst province April 29, officials reported.
A search of several buildings yielded hand grenades, rocket-propelled grenades, rocket launchers and an AK-47 rifle, officials said. Militants had been seen exiting a nearby house, according to the resident family. The Taliban had stolen their money and abused them, the family said, while using their house as a hiding place.
“Taliban members don’t have the interest of peaceful Afghans at heart,” Belcher said. “They are simply grabbing for power and putting innocent families in harm’s way in an attempt to renew their hold on this country.”
Another coalition-Afghan security forces-staged raid on a house in the Gubuz district of Khowst province on April 28 resulted in the seizure of several automatic weapons and the detention of three adult males, officials reported. Intelligence reports cited the house as a militant meeting and hiding place.
In other news Afghan and coalition security forces killed 10 Taliban operatives and destroyed two buildings during an air and ground engagement in Helmand province April 28, officials said.
The Taliban had attacked a coalition convoy, which fought back and used close-air support to destroy enemy forces firing from nearby buildings.
“Taliban forces clearly lost this engagement and will continue to lose throughout Afghanistan,” Belcher said.
Additionally, coalition officials reported the death of a key militant leader as the result of an allied operation conducted April 22 in Kunar province in northeastern Afghanistan.
Habib Jan, a senior leader of insurgent forces operating in the Pech Valley and northeast Afghanistan, was killed in the engagement along with four other militants, officials reported. The deceased militants had been flushed out and were being chased by Afghan National Police and Afghan soldiers.
Jan and his followers were wanted by authorities for their role in local bombing attacks, assassinations, and intimidation efforts throughout the region, officials said.
Afghan officials celebrated Jan’s death, citing it as a major victory against the terrorists. Haji Zalmay, the Pech district sub-governor, said Jan “murdered innocent people” and was a major cause of instability in the region.
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force - 82 news releases.)
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Ok, I’m going to look at mall shootings now.
Starting with Oregon.
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/april292007/coast_shooting_42907.php
pr-29-2007 11:29
Teen Shot at Lincoln City Tanger Outlet Mall
Salem-News.com
The suspect in the shooting is described as having a dark complexion, possibly Hispanic, 5 feet 6 inches tall and heavy set with brown hair.
Lincoln City Tanger outlet center
Photo courtesy: coastimpressions.com
(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - Police in Lincoln City are searching for a man accused of shooting a teenage boy at the Tanger outlet mall in Lincoln City.
Police told KPTV that a teenager, later identified as Ty Pederson, was shot during an armed robbery at the Springmaid Wamsutta store inside the Tanger Outlet Mall around 7:00 PM on Saturday.
Pederson was transported to Emanuel hospital in Portland. There is no information Sunday on his condition.
Many stores went into lockdown while authorities searched the mall for the gunman, but police were unable to locate him.
The man is described as having a dark complexion, possibly Hispanic, 5 feet 6 inches tall and heavy set with brown hair.
Anyone with information is urged to call Lincoln City authorities.
I’m going to update now this thread if I can find any details:
QUOTE:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1825617/posts
BREAKING MALL SHOOTIONG KANSAS CITY
Posted on 04/29/2007 2:02:24 PM PDT by jmq
Just happening at Ward parkway mall
Note: According to Fox News, the gunman in Kansas is in custody.
http://www.kctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6437221
“Man Shot Near Community Center”
April 27, 2007 04:41 PM
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
SNIPPET: “If you have any information, call the Tips hotline at 816-474-TIPS.”
http://www.africasia.com/services/news/newsitem.php?area=mideast&item=070429153546.ru437yd5.php
29/04/2007 15:35 DUBAI, April 29 (AFP)
“Dubai police arrest two after diamond heist in mall”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Police have arrested two members of a gang who robbed a jewellery store in a mall, in a rare attack in the relatively safe Gulf emirate of Dubai, the official WAM news agency reported on Sunday.
WAM said Dubai police chief Dahi Khalfan told reporters the two suspects were arrested in the affluent emirate, while an extradition request had been filed for a third member of the gang being held in an unnamed European country.
The diamonds stolen in the April 15 robbery, worth more than four million dollars, were returned to their owners, WAM said, without giving the nationality of the suspects.
The robbers used a car to ram through one of the main glass gates of Wafi City Mall, then drove down the wide aisles of the shopping centre to the jewellery store.
A second getaway car followed and helped the thieves escape after they ransacked the store within just two minutes.
Khalfan said the members of the gang had travelled to the UAE from different countries to avoid raising the suspicion of security forces. Once in the country they were met by an accomplice who provided logistical support, including housing and visas.
He said that the accomplice who was arrested led the police to two shops where the robbers bought a fake pistol and a female traditional face-cover, which they used in the robbery.”
http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=104&sid=1128298
(AP)
“Teen Arrested for Alleged Prom Threats”
April 29, 2007 - 1:46pm
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (AP) -
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Shane S. Bramlett, 18, of Ava, left a message on his ex-girlfriend’s cell phone threatening an attack at the Murphysboro High School prom in southern Illinois, Murphysboro police officer Jeremy Kranawetter said. Police said they also listened in on a conversation between the two in which the Bramlett made a similar threat.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Bramlett was arrested Saturday and charged with making a terrorist threat, intimidation, violating a protection order and telephone harassment, police said Sunday. He was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail.”
http://www.officer.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=21&id=35847
“The Triad of Handgun Retention
How to retain your sidearm and save your own life”
Updated: April 26th, 2007 08:54 AM EDT
KEVIN DAVIS
Tactical Survival Contributor
Officer.com
http://www.kansascity.com/116/story/87397.html
Posted on Sat, Apr. 28, 2007
“Murder charges filed in drive-by shooting”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Jackson County prosecutors today charged a 25-year-old Kansas City man with second-degree murder for the Feb. 19 drive-by shooting of Aaron L. Johnson.”
> “The Triad of Handgun Retention
How to retain your sidearm and save your own life”
Fantastic article! Just as pertinent to cops as it would be to anyone contemplating Concealed Carry.
Interesting that Kevin Davis hi-lited “gross motor skills” in the article because “fine motor skills” go out the window in a hi-stress situation. I agree completely: that is what the Adrenaline Dump does, and that’s how it works.
Here in NZ it is uncommon for our police to carry sidearms. They are available (9mm Glocks) but not carried. Every cop I’ve ever spoken to here about this policy prefers it that way. They carry a baton and cuffs, and they are trialing Tasers.
The consensus view is that if they were to carry sidearms it would “up the ante” for the criminals, who would feel a need to always reciprocate, but with bigger firepower. And it would leave them exposed to the risk of getting shot with their own handgun.
Also interesting that Kevin Davis hammered in the need to train. His opening paragraph indicated that it’s too late to learn how, once the fight has started.
Naturally, he’s 100% right.
Train, folks! No time like the present...
*DieHard*
Good deal.
It’s tragic the officers (and others) who have been killed by a poor performing holster.
“Also interesting that Kevin Davis hammered in the need to train.”
Yep...very important.
The pain comes two ways. One when a suspect is successful in disarming the officer. The other is when the officer is shot or stabbed while fumbling with a retention mechanism. That's why the article points out that the holster is only 1/3 of the picture. Proper training and a will to survive are the other 2/3s.
I agree.
UPDATE - KANSAS MALL SHOOTING:
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&ie=UTF-8&q=Kansas+city+%2B+shooting&btnG=Search
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,269141,00.html
(AP)
“Three Dead in Kansas City Mall Shooting”
Sunday, April 29, 2007
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A shooting at a Kansas City shopping center has left at least three dead, including the gunman, police said.
A fourth person was found dead at a home in the area and the death appears to be linked to the gunman, police said.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Two of the victims were killed around 3:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the Ward Parkway Center in south Kansas City. The victims were found in their vehicles, which were parked on either side of the gunman’s car.
The gunman, whose name wasn’t released, fired more shots in the parking lot, wounding at least two others before he went inside the mall, police spokesman Tony Sanders said.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The shooting spree appeared to be linked to the discovery of an elderly women’s body at a home around 2 p.m. The women’s car was missing, Sanders said.”
UPDATE (again) in the KANSAS CITY MALL SHOOTING:
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&ie=UTF-8&q=Kansas+city+%2B+shooting&btnG=Search
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=3098969
“4 Dead After Kansas City Shootings
Violence in Kansas City, Mo., Leaves 4 Dead, Including Gunman Who Opened Fire at Mall”
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OFF TOPIC:
http://www.wardparkwaycenter.com/NewsEvents/NewsEvents.asp?IdS=002716-CC5E090&Id=71
http://www.wardparkwaycenter.com
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1825697/posts
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Posted on 04/29/2007 5:59:27 PM PDT by SJackson
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