Ralph Clark

In Baltimore, a gunman opened fire at a gas station. It was ShotSpotter that alerted officers to the exact location—fast—helping drive the response, recover ballistic evidence, and ultimately support the investigation that led to an 80-year sentence. This is the difference real-time intelligence makes. When gunfire isn’t called in, ShotSpotter detects it, locates it, and alerts officers in seconds—turning chaos into actionable intelligence. Faster response. Stronger cases. Safer communities. 🔗hoodline.com/2026/04/baltim…

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Police said a ShotSpotter alert shortly before midnight detected gunfire near the main stage of the event, in the area of Northeast 2nd Avenue and Northeast 62nd Street. on.nbc6.com/xuUJmw8

🚨 3 INJURED IN MIAMI GARDENS CHECKERS SHOOTING Miami Gardens, FL — Three people hospitalized after shooting at Checkers restaurant late Saturday night. THE INCIDENT: • Where: Checkers, 2645 NW 183 St • When: Saturday 10:30 PM • ShotSpotter alert activated • Two of the injured are suspects INVESTIGATION: • Miami Gardens Police responding • Third victim arrived at hospital separately • Detectives processing scene 📍 Miami Gardens, NW 183rd St 📰 nbcmiami.com/news/local/3-h… #MiamiGardens #Shooting #GunViolence

VBPD Makes an Arrest in Atlantic Avenue Shooting VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, April 12, 2026 – On April 11, 2026, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) officers patrolling the Oceanfront responded to sounds of gunfire, along with a ShotSpotter Activation, in the 1400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Officers converged on the scene, locating eight individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. All eight victims were transported to area hospitals with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to serious. At this time, all victims are expected to survive. VBPD Homicide Detectives led the investigation and determined two unrelated groups of young adults and juveniles began shooting at each other after an altercation escalated. Detectives determined at least three suspects exchanged gunfire, one of whom was also among the eight individuals shot. Suspect #1, who was also shot, was in illegal possession of two firearms and is currently in custody. VBPD Homicide Unit detectives are actively seeking information on the location of Suspect #2 and the identity of Suspect #3: Suspect #1: Jamaya Williams (F/18) of Henrico County, VA, arrested and charged with aggravated assault (x7), use of firearm in the commission of a felony (UOF) (x7), reckless handling of a firearm with injury (x7), and violations of a protective order (x3). Suspect #2: Isaiah Charity (M/18) of Richmond, VA, has outstanding warrants for aggravated malicious wounding (x8), use of a firearm in the commission of a felony (x8), and reckless handling of a firearm with injury (x8). Suspect #3: Unidentified male, Black, dark-colored hoodie with possible red lettering on the back. The other seven victims were identified as follows: 1. (F/24) of Chesterfield, VA 2. (M/18) of Lancaster, VA 3. (M/20) of Lancaster, VA 4. (F/17) of Portsmouth, VA 5. (M/17) of Richmond, VA 6. (M/18) of Richmond, VA 7. (F/20) of Snellville, GA During the course of the investigation, VBPD officers stopped and arrested Jahmari Savage (M/21) of Chesapeake, VA, who was in illegal possession of a concealed firearm. VBPD officers charged Savage with possession of a concealed firearm and seized a 9 mm handgun. Upon further investigation, it is not believed that Savage was related to the shooting. This is an ongoing investigation. Suspects #2 and #3 are still outstanding, and VBPD is asking for anyone with information or possible video from this incident to contact VBPD at (757) 385-4101 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com. (Note: The charges mentioned in this press release are accusations, and the arrested individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.)

Home, again! Mission complete. I hope we glorified God, humanity, our families and our terrific teams a @NASA and @csa_asc. Time to share the good news!

ShotSpotter continues to prove it closes the silent gunfire gap, leading to faster response times, improved evidence collection and most importantly saved lives. #savinglives #intrw

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tapped to lead African American Mayors Association buff.ly/qqkyWfp

PlateRanger and CrimeTracer prioritize integrity and compliance by connecting to verified law enforcement records, RMS systems, and vetted sources like Thomson Reuters CLEAR. This ensures that officers work with accurate, actionable intelligence they can trust in the field and in court. In this blog post, we’ll explore how the seamless integration of PlateRanger and CrimeTracer enhances investigative efficiency and equips law enforcement with smarter, data-informed decision-making tools. Read more: soundthinking.com/blog/data-inte…

@abluecanary Response time matters and closing the “silent gunfire” underreporting gap is first principles in saving lives. #savinglives

"Citywide, about 24% of this year’s shooting victims have died, but among those who experienced delayed assistance due to a lack of ShotSpotter, the fatality rate rises to 58%."

Join us at Axon Week 2026 — Booth 18. Stop by to meet the SoundThinking team and see how real-time intelligence—and AI-powered insights—are helping agencies respond faster, operate smarter, and deliver stronger outcomes. From precision gunfire detection to advanced investigative tools and next-generation weapons screening, our platform leverages AI to surface critical information when it matters most. Let’s connect.

@picketfposse @WorldFullofJunk @CWBChicago The defense throws up the deflection that ShotSpotter was somehow responsible for Williams arrest. However, arrest record has no reference/relevance whatsoever to ShotSpotter.

There have been no documented cases in the state of Illinois where this has occurred. The only one case of note is Michael Williams v. City of Chicago. This had to do with Shotspotter, an acoustical AI shot detection system. Other than that 0 cases. Across the US, yes there have been because of over reliance of AI. However , eyewitness accounts are also unreliable 60% to 75% of the time. There is no perfect solution.

Two more legislators have signed on to sponsor a bill that will bar Illinois police agencies from ever using facial recognition to help identify violent criminals. CPD has used the tech to clear hundreds of crimes, including murders and rapes on the CTA. cwbchicago.com/2026/04/bill-t…

In Bridgeport, ShotSpotter is ensuring rapid, accurate response by police that pays dividends for the community. Two people have been apprehended in regard to the shooting. This is how #ShotSpotterSavesLives! @heyFATabbot @WindyCityWxMan @PLATINUMVOICEPR @GayDispatcher @Chicago_Scanner @SubxNews @SPOTNEWSonIG @CWBChicago @DunningWatch @ChiSpectator @MiamiPDScanner @sltionsnresrces @ViralNewsNYC @Crime_In_NYC

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🚨🚔FIREARM ARREST – SHOTS FIRED RESPONSE 🚔🚨 On March 20, 2026, Hartford Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and citizen reports of multiple gunshots in the area of Albany Avenue and Woodland Street. Members of the Street Crimes Unit, already in the area, observed a gray Infiniti sedan fleeing recklessly from the scene. Officers attempted a motor vehicle stop, but the operator fled, failing to obey police signals. The vehicle was later observed traveling the wrong way on Cabot Street, where it became involved in a minor collision. Both occupants fled on foot but were quickly apprehended without incident. During the arrest, officers recovered a loaded firearm from a juvenile passenger. Arrested Naeshaun Hill (DOB: 02/01/2003) New Britain, CT Charges • Reckless Driving • Failure to Obey Officer Signal • Interfering with Police • Weapons in a Motor Vehicle Recovered Evidence Glock 22 (.40 caliber) • 15-round magazine (14 rounds loaded) Tips If you have information related to shots fired incidents, contact: Hartford Police Tip Line: 860-722-TIPS (8477)

.@PghPolice were called to the 500 block of Rosedale Street after receiving two separate ShotSpotter alerts. Officers quickly arrived and found a 14-year-old boy shot in the upper thigh – and applied a tourniquet before medics could arrive. The teen was transported to the hospital in stable condition. 🔗wtae.com/article/teen-s…

Pueblo Police Identify Victims & Suspect In East 4th Street Murder-Suicide The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder-suicide, in which the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officers with the Pueblo Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter

Kudos to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on standing up for her cops — and justice. Detective Jonathan Diller’s legacy will forever be carried forward by the men and women who continue his important work. We must #NeverForget. nypost.com/2026/04/02/opi…

📍 #ShotSpotter impact in Detroit @detroitpolice Chief Todd Bettison crediting gunshot detection technology for hundreds of arrests and said it’s integral in the city’s historic drop in homicides. #publicsafety #savinglives @saveshotspotter bridgedetroit.com/dpd-chief-defe…