Crime & Public Safety
OFFICER INVOLVED sh00ting INVESTIGATION: an undisclosed area
UPDATED on 8/22/2026: On August 18, at about 1:34 p.m., APD was called to multi-unit living facility at the an undisclosed area for reports of an armed, suicidal adult female. Responding officers were notified the subject was pointing a gun at other individuals who were also inside of the living facility at the time. The Mobile Intervention Team (MIT) and additional specialized teams arrived to assist with security and de-escalation. A SWAT callout was initiated and responding officers set up perimeters inside and outside of the facility. Throughout the duration of the call, crisis negotiators continued to try to contact the subject. The subject was observed pointing a gun out the window of the building in the direction of officers and citizens. An APD officer identified as Officer Misha Carlson then fired at the subject striking her in the upper body. The subject identified as Lora All individuals mentioned in criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Details may change as local agencies release additional information.
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