Wednesday, February 13 2013 12:37 PM EST2013-02-13 17:37:39 GMT
Curiosity drove the interest in the Christopher Dorner manhunt that played out in California, but in the end, for people at the Diner on East 55th, it was some level of fear that a former police officer,More >>
Curiosity drove the interest in the Christopher Dorner manhunt that played out in California, but in the end, for people at the Diner on East 55th, it was some level of fear that a former police officer,More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:43:26 GMT
The Lorain County Coroner says the body found on Lexington Avenue near 37th Street Friday has been identified as that of 17-year-old Deandre McDowell.More >>
The Lorain County Coroner says the body found on Lexington Avenue near 37th Street Friday has been identified as that of 17-year-old Deandre McDowell.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-05-18 15:28:10 GMT
North Olmsted Firefighters were called to a house in the 31100 block of Lorain Road for a fire around 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning.More >>
North Olmsted Firefighters were called to a house in the 31100 block of Lorain Road for a fire around 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning.More >>
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) -
The deadly manhunt and standoff involving an ex-cop in California , plus other wild standoffs around the country, lead 19 Action News to look at what's happening with local SWAT teams.
The head of the Cleveland SWAT team says his squad is noticing bad guys have more firepower, and they are changing some tactics.
The Cleveland SWAT unit has been called out this week three nights in a row for standoffs with gunmen. We're told, every year, the city SWAT unit handles 30 to 40 barricaded gunmen or hostage situations.
SWAT teams are noticing these days many gunmen have more high-powered weapons and police are tweaking how they respond to these situations.
Some city patrol officers now carry high-powered rifles so they can set up on a scene more safely at a greater distance away than the officers with handguns who are handling the call before a SWAT team gets there.
Commander Gary Gingell told 19 Action News, "They can get further away from the scene with the patrol rifles. They can take cover, stay safer, better hidden."
Over the years Cleveland has had its share of unusual SWAT situations including a gunmen at Case Western Reserve University and even at a Cleveland school.
With what's been happening around the country, the city SWAT unit is looking at how units nationwide train.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:46:01 GMT
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:08:54 GMT
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closuresMore >>
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closures and alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians from May 18 through June 28.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:20:55 GMT
Travel season is fast approaching and we're looking for the credit cards that won't just help you spend your money, but actually give you something back. The credit card offers never stop coming, however,More >>
Travel season is fast approaching and we're looking for the credit cards that won't just help you spend your money, but actually give you something back.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:14 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:14:26 GMT
This week marks National Women's Health Week, a time when women are encouraged to get screened for many illnesses. Doctors say one of the most important tests for women is the mammogram. Over the pastMore >>
This week marks National Women's Health Week, a time when women are encouraged to get screened for many illnesses.More >>
The Cleveland Asian Festival will take place on May 18th & 19th, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th St. FREE Admission, FREE Parking, No Pets.More >>
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Cleveland SWAT Team at standoff on W. 120th and Lorain Tuesday night
