UPDATE: November 20, 2024

The suspect was identified as 69-year-old Lynda Mcrae. Mcrae was transported to Hiland Correctional Center and remanded on one (1) count of Misconduct with a Weapon IV, one (1) count of Misconduct with a Weapon II  and two (2) counts of Assault III.

UPDATE 10:10 PM Nov. 18, 2024

At 6:10 pm on November 18, 2024, officers responded to the 100 block of Jelinek Pl in response to shots being fired. Upon arrival officers were able confirm that shots were being fired from a residence. During the response, a drone was deployed and APD Special Operations was called out to the scene.

The suspected surrendered themselves and has been taken into custody.  

UPDATE 8:37 PM on Nov. 18, 2024

The suspect has been taken into custody. Police will remain at the scene for a short period of time.

UPDATE 7:30 PM on Nov. 18, 2024

APD Special Operations has responded to the scene. That work unit includes the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit (SWAT), the Technical Support Unit (TSU), the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), and/or the Mobile Intervention Team (MIT). Depending on the actions of the suspect, our response may require using a variety of tactics and tools (to include the drone) to apprehend them. This could also involve the deploying of chemical agents; nearby citizens with respiratory illnesses/sensitivities should remain inside and make sure doors and windows are closed. 

 Please follow officers’ instructions if you are in the area to include evacuation of your home if necessary. If you do not need to be in the vicinity, avoid it and seek alternative routes until further notice. 

We ask both the public and the media to refrain from posting/publishing photos and/or video of the scene until the situation is over. Showing tactical positions and movements in these types of situations can put the public and officers’ safety at risk. 

We appreciate the community's cooperation and understanding during our response, and we will keep you informed of any new developments. 

ORIGINAL:

6:55 PM on Nov. 18, 2024: There is a large police presence around the 100 block of Jelinek Pl. Please follow officers’ instructions if you are in the area.  If you do not need to be in the vicinity, please avoid it and seek alternative routes until further notice. Depending on the situation, our response may require using a variety of tactics and tools, to include the drone.

APD Case Number: 24-35919