Valpo Police in Standoff @ Real Estate Office

[ejm874]

Early reports indicate shots fired with hostages at Calument and Vale Park/Roosevelt. Coworker reports from Facebook that office manager has been injured. Hope it doesn't get any worse and this ends quickly and safely.

Cops with guns drawn surround Valpo real estate office : Valparaiso News

Police Respond To Shooting Incident In Valparaiso « CBS Chicago

Just another example of my list of reasons to carry anywhere I can. You just never know.

 

[Goober135]

I live right down the street near Vale Park and Silhavey.

 

[Somemedic]

But I don't understand...? Corporate policy says they're not supposed to have guns in there.

Or maybe this cat didn't get the memo?

Purple off.

 

[Bunnykid68]

It is on Foxnews right now. They say they know who the gunman is but are not releasing his name and do not know how many hostages are inside

 

[Ryno300]

You can watch a live camera feed from a helicopter at the scene here.
Live Coverage from NBC Chicago | NBC Chicago
Prayers going to those inside for peaceful ending.

 

[Sailor]

Its going down.

 

[indytechnerd]

I have to chuckle a bit at this picture...

There's the 1 guy with his balaclava and helmet on...but he's not on point.

 

[jedi]

I live right down the street near Vale Park and Silhavey.

Well at least we know it's not you in there being bad.
We got 237 more NWI INGO members it could be.

I have to chuckle a bit at this picture...

There's the 1 guy with his balaclava and helmet on...but he's not on point.

Well it's not LAKE County, IN or COOK County, IL you know.

 

[jedi]

FYI news reports man was not a worker ofthe building but someone that a worker in the bldg owed money to. Looks like man was going in to collect his money.

Gunman Takes Hostages in Valparaiso | NBC Chicago

 

[jve153]

on a related note, on the west side of indy a gunman went to chili's today, sat down, ate lunch, paid and left. noone save for a chicken and some nachos were harmed.

 

[Ericpwp]

Prayers to those people and their families. It would have been a good day to stay home from work.

 

[Wild Deuce]

I have to chuckle a bit at this picture...

There's the 1 guy with his balaclava and helmet on...but he's not on point.

He's probably covered up so that he can continue to work undercover.

Also, it looks like the lead guy is the only one that would be able to execute rapid shoulder transitions. The slings on the other two don't look like they would help in that regard ... not sure though (helmet guy might have the right sling).

Side note ... doesn't that lead guy look like he has a prosthetic leg (right leg)?

Hope everyone stays safe and there's a peaceful outcome.

 

[Sailor]

I have seen these guys train, don't worry they can easily hold their own.

 

[Gamez235]

I put the Eotech's and some other parts on those M4's when I worked at 21st!

 

[Goober135]

Well at least we know it's not you in there being bad.
We got 237 more NWI INGO members it could be.

Or maybe the perfect alibi?

 

[Greeper]

Side note ... doesn't that lead guy look like he has a prosthetic leg (right leg)?

I thought so 'till I zoomed in, the glare his pants have, on the far side of his crease, blends in well with the background...

All legs accounted for...

 

[KLB]

All hostages are free, gunman still in the building.

 

[jedi]

All hostages are free, gunman still in the building.

So what are we waiting for?

I wanna see the fallout and use my nuke pills.

 

[Wild Deuce]

I have seen these guys train, don't worry they can easily hold their own.

I don't doubt it one bit. I was just commenting on the equipment.

BTW ... Looks like the BG did the deed himself ... twice.

 

[Greeper]

BTW ... Looks like the BG did the deed himself ... twice.

And still couldn't get it right...he's in the hospital, instead of the morgue.