PREPARED CITIZEN INTELLIGENCE BRIEF
July 14, 2025 | 0715 CDT
1. Domestic Security & Civil Unrest
Pikeville, KY – A man with a history of mental illness opened fire inside a small church during a July 13 morning service. One congregant was killed and two others injured before the shooter was shot by law enforcement. Officials believe the gunman knew individuals in the congregation.
Springfield, MO – Police responded to a bomb threat at a local courthouse on July 12. The area was evacuated; no device was found.
2. Infrastructure & Grid Alerts
San Diego County, CA – 15,000+ customers lost power on July 13 due to equipment failure. Power was restored by late evening.
Texas – ERCOT reported stable grid performance despite peak demand under extreme heat. A conservation notice remains in effect for 15:00–20:00 CDT.
Midwest – Mobile data outages impacted AT&T users across Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois. Downdetector showed elevated reports; no confirmed cyber link.
Nationwide – A phishing campaign targeting government contractors was flagged by CISA. No known infrastructure impacts, but credential harvesting was confirmed.
3. Extreme Weather & Natural Hazards
Texas Hill Country
Flash Flood Watch extended due to renewed storms across Kerr, Comal, and San Antonio zones over the weekend.
Heavy rains on July 12–13 stalled flood searches. Ground saturation raises flood risk.
Over 130 deaths confirmed since July 4; ~160 still missing.
North Texas Flood Watch – Covers DFW metro and I‑35 corridor due to scattered thunderstorms.
Wildfires – North Rim, Grand Canyon
Dragon Bravo Fire and White Sage Fire burning actively. The Dragon Bravo has burned ~5,000 acres and destroyed 50–80 structures, including Grand Canyon Lodge.
Chlorine gas leak at a water treatment plant prompted evacuations and inner‑canyon closures.
North Rim closed for the season; White Sage Fire has burned ~40,000 acres
4. Border & Immigration
Del Rio Sector, TX – CBP reported ~1,200 apprehensions July 12–13. Most were single adults from Venezuela and Honduras. No cartel clashes reported. [@AliBradleyTV]
Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties, CA – ICE raids at illegal marijuana farms led to violent clashes. Tear gas was used. One undocumented worker died from injuries. Four U.S. citizens were arrested for assaulting federal agents. Over 500 protesters were involved. [Source: Just the News]
5. Church, Mission, & Civilian Safety
Pikeville, KY – See Domestic Security section above. One killed and two injured during a church shooting on July 13.
Plateau State, Nigeria – A church was attacked by armed militants believed to be Fulani extremists. Three injuries were reported. [@OpenDoorsIntl]
6. International Flashpoints
Erbil, Iraq – Iranian-backed militants are suspected of launching a drone at the U.S. Consulate. It was intercepted with no casualties.
Ukraine – Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian armor column near Bakhmut. Fighting continues across eastern front. No major missile strikes reported.
Red Sea – Two Houthi ballistic missiles were launched at shipping lanes. The U.S. Navy intercepted both with no damage.
7. Signals to Monitor
Grid demand remains near critical thresholds in Texas and parts of California
ICE raids are escalating in regions tied to illicit marijuana grows
Social media threats rising around church gatherings in Southeast U.S.
CISA warns that phishing campaign may be a precursor to credential-based cyberattack
8. Preparedness Action Items
If in Texas, pre-cool homes and reduce usage 15:00–20:00 CDT
Review church or group emergency plans…prioritize comms and lockdown options
Use strong, unique passwords on all work-related accounts; phishing activity is active
Stay alert during large gatherings in public religious venues
Analyst Insight
This was a heavy weekend for church security and border operations. The Kentucky shooting, yet again, brings up the need for small-church response plans. ICE operations are pushing into deeper cartel-linked territory, provoking backlash. Grid pressure is real but stable. Keep scanning for signs of escalation near faith-based venues and infrastructure chokepoints.
Stay safe. Be dangerous.