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CBS News
15-07-2025
- CBS News
Attempted robbery of armored truck in Northeast Philadelphia could be linked to other robberies, sources say
Police are investigating an attempted robbery of an armed Brinks truck in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. The attempted heist happened in the 8200 block of Castor Avenue around 11:30 a.m., the Philadelphia Police Department said. Police preliminarily believe a guard likely fired shots during the attempted robbery. Chopper 3 was over the scene on Castor Avenue. Investigators are looking for surveillance video in the area. No arrests have been made. It's unclear if anyone was struck by gunfire. Police are currently checking nearby hospitals for possible shooting patients. This was at least the fourth robbery of an armored truck in the city over the last month. Police said the first truck was hit for $3 million. PPD sources said they're looking at these as a potential pattern. The PPD and the FBI Task Force are collaborating on the investigation. This is a developing story and will be Holden, Rory Hardenstine and Dan Snyder contributed to this report.
Al Bawaba
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Armed Israeli Druze cross into Syria as Israeli forces strike Syrian troops in Sweida
Published July 15th, 2025 - 03:50 GMT Israeli Channel 13 and Israel Hayom reported that the individuals were armed when they entered Syrian territory, raising concerns over cross-border escalation. ALBAWABA- Dozens of armed Israeli Druze citizens crossed the border into Syria through the Majdal Shams area in the occupied Golan Heights, according to Israeli media reports. Also Read Israeli forces strike Syrian tanks amid clashes in Suwayda The Israeli military confirmed it is working to return those who crossed, amid rising tensions in southern Syria. Israeli Channel 13 and Israel Hayom reported that the individuals were armed when they entered Syrian territory, raising concerns over cross-border escalation. Shortly after the incident, Israeli forces launched air strikes targeting Syrian government troops and military vehicles in the Sweida region. قال الجيش الإسرائيلي إن عشرات الإسرائيليين عبروا إلى سوريا من قرية مجدل شمس الدرزية في مرتفعات الجولان. وأضاف أنه يعمل حاليا على ضمان عودة الإسرائيليين الذين عبروا الحدود بسلام. ولم يتضح حتى الآن كيف عبر الإسرائيليون الحدود، لكن إسرائيل شنت لليوم الثاني على التوالي هجمات على… — قناة الحرة (@alhurranews) July 15, 2025 The strikes came in the wake of a ceasefire announcement by Syria's defense minister, following the deployment of government forces in Sweida city earlier that day. Syrian state news agency SANA confirmed continued deployment of internal security units to the town to enforce the truce and protect civilians. While many Druze religious leaders in Syria supported the government's intervention, at least one senior cleric called for armed resistance and demanded international protection. Notably, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military strikes were intended to 'prevent the Syrian regime from harming the Druze' and to ensure the demilitarization of the border region. Also Read 12 Lebanese killed, 8 wounded, in Israeli strikes on Beqaa valley The Israeli military said it began targeting regime vehicles and positions near Sweida immediately after the ceasefire was announced. A day earlier, Israel had struck several tanks in southern Syria, warning that it would not allow threats against the Druze community. Analysts and critics argue, however, that Israel may be using its stated concern for the Druze as a pretext to advance broader military objectives and territorial control, particularly during Syria's ongoing political transition. They warn that such actions, bolstered by U.S. support and Western silence, risk further destabilizing the region, as seen in Israel's repeated strikes across Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Yemen, Iraq, and the Palestinian territories. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
CBS News
19-06-2025
- CBS News
Frisco standoff ends peacefully after officer fires at armed suspect
A nearly five-hour standoff with Frisco police ended without injury early Thursday, even after an officer fired their weapon when a suspect pointed a laser-equipped pistol at them, police said. Officers responded to a welfare concern involving a potentially armed, suicidal man just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Frisco Police Department. The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Aaron Bylund of Frisco, was located in a field near Preston Road and PGA Parkway around 12:15 a.m. Thursday, authorities said. Drone confirms suspect was armed Officers used a drone to determine that Bylund was armed with a handgun, police said. Bylund, a defendant in a child pornography case from Frisco PD, threatened suicide, pointed a weapon in various directions, and made threats toward officers, according to a news release. Aaron Bylund, 45, of Frisco Frisco Police Department Road closed, officer fires His actions prompted authorities to shut down Preston Road in both directions. Around 1 a.m., an officer fired their weapon — but missed — after Bylund pointed his laser-equipped pistol at them, police said. Suspect surrenders after hours Negotiations continued until about 5 a.m., when Bylund laid down his weapon and was taken into custody by SWAT. He was then transported to a hospital due to what police described as high intoxication. Facing felony assault charge Bylund has been charged with aggravated assault against a public servant, a first-degree felony punishable by five to 99 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The investigation is ongoing, Frisco police said.
