Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a bizarre incident in Richmond, Texas, where one individual fired at police officers and shot into multiple homes early on Friday morning. The Richmond Police Department confirmed that only one of the two suspects, 44-year-old Alexander McMillon, allegedly opened fire on a sergeant during the chaotic scene.
According to Lieutenant Lowell Neinast of the department, the ordeal began when a caller reported shots being fired at a residence on Fiesta Lane around 1am. Initially, officers detained McMillon near the scene, but he quickly turned the tables by firing at them as they were taking him into custody. A SWAT team was swiftly deployed to track down the second suspect.
Police Chief Neinast warned that public safety would be his top priority, stating that the individual in question was "running and scared." After extended negotiations, 38-year-old Elridge Strauss was finally apprehended and taken into custody.
However, what made this incident even more alarming was that Strauss fired at not only police officers but also at three different homes. To mitigate the risks, authorities set up roadblocks near the intersection of Preston Street and Collins Road, effectively cutting off access to the area.
In a press conference later in the day, Chief Neinast revealed that it's believed the shooter knew someone inside one of the targeted homes, suggesting a possible familial connection between all parties involved. However, he declined to provide further details due to ongoing investigations.
According to police reports, Strauss faces multiple charges including assault family violence, unlawful possession of a firearm, and three counts of deadly conduct. McMillon has been charged with an unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to Lieutenant Lowell Neinast of the department, the ordeal began when a caller reported shots being fired at a residence on Fiesta Lane around 1am. Initially, officers detained McMillon near the scene, but he quickly turned the tables by firing at them as they were taking him into custody. A SWAT team was swiftly deployed to track down the second suspect.
Police Chief Neinast warned that public safety would be his top priority, stating that the individual in question was "running and scared." After extended negotiations, 38-year-old Elridge Strauss was finally apprehended and taken into custody.
However, what made this incident even more alarming was that Strauss fired at not only police officers but also at three different homes. To mitigate the risks, authorities set up roadblocks near the intersection of Preston Street and Collins Road, effectively cutting off access to the area.
In a press conference later in the day, Chief Neinast revealed that it's believed the shooter knew someone inside one of the targeted homes, suggesting a possible familial connection between all parties involved. However, he declined to provide further details due to ongoing investigations.
According to police reports, Strauss faces multiple charges including assault family violence, unlawful possession of a firearm, and three counts of deadly conduct. McMillon has been charged with an unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
This Richmond Texas thing is wild... like what's goin on over there? You got some dude just losin' it, firin' at cops and homes, and then the other dude is all "oh I'm gonna run away" 
but no one can catch him 
. And then they gotta set up roadblocks and cut off access to the area... like what's next? Is this some kinda crazy hostage situation or somethin'? The part that freaks me out tho is when it's mentioned that the shooter allegedly knew someone in one of the homes... that's just creepy 
. It's all just so unpredictable and disturbing 
This incident is giving me major anxiety vibes... I mean, can you even imagine walking into your home at 1am and hearing gunfire? It's just horrific. And to think that the shooter was actively targeting people inside their own homes... it's like, what kind of person does that? 
. This is literally crazy! Two suspects, one shoots at police, the other one starts shooting at homes too?! Like, what's going on here?! The fact that they knew someone inside one of those homes makes me even more anxious 
. I don't think I could handle that kind of stress 
. But seriously, why did this happen?! It's just so senseless 
. Strauss is gonna get what's coming to him 
. And poor McMillon, he should've stayed quiet 
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he knew someone was home in one of those houses... that's some serious messed up stuff right there 
and the fact that mcmillon opened fire on a sgt is wild too... why do people think they can just take matters into their own hands? 
these guys are lucky to be alive 
what's next, people gonna be able to just walk into a police station and start shooting? i mean, come on, how many lives do we need to lose before someone takes action? i'm not saying more guns are the answer, but what is it with all these shootings lately? it's like we're living in some kind of crazy movie 
I feel so bad for the police officers who were involved in this incident, they're putting their lives on the line every time they respond to a call like that. 
It's a good thing everyone is safe now, but it's also a reminder of how quickly things can escalate in our communities. We need to be vigilant and support each other when we're dealing with issues like this. 
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I'm still trying to wrap my head around what happened in Richmond, Texas, last Friday morning. It's just crazy that someone would do something so reckless and put innocent lives at risk... not to mention the homes where they fired at! 
. It's just so unsettling to think about. And now they're saying one of the guys might've had a connection to someone in one of the homes? That's just creepy 
. And let me tell you, I'm all for keeping people safe and everything, but sometimes I feel like our justice system is being stretched too thin 
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. It's like, how do you even plan for something like this? 
. But as a parent, you can't help but wonder how this all could have happened and what measures should be taken to prevent it from happening again 
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. At least the police were able to negotiate with Strauss, but it's still super concerning that he knew someone inside one of those targeted homes 
. Richland, Texas is literally the worst 
. I mean, one guy starts shooting at the cops and they just chill for a sec while SWAT takes out another dude? that's some top-notch law enforcement skills right there 
. can we please get some answers about what was goin' on in those homes tho? familial connection or just a random Tuesday 