PREPARED CITIZEN INTELLIGENCE BRIEF
July 3, 2025 | 0934 CDT
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1. Domestic Security & Civil Unrest
Chicago, IL – 19 shot, 4 killed during a drive-by at an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz. NLMB gang members targeted.
Milwaukee, WI – Third officer shot in one week. Latest shooting happened near a college in Shorewood. Officer survived thanks to body armor. The area was under lockdown.
2. Infrastructure & Grid Alerts
No verified grid failures, water contamination, telecom outages, or major cyber events in the past 24 hours.
3. Extreme Weather & Natural Hazards
Southwest U.S. – Heat advisories continue. Temperatures could push past 110°F next week in parts of Texas, Arizona, and Southern California.
No abnormal storms, wildfires, or earthquakes at this time.
4. Border & Immigration
No credible ICE operations, mass crossings, or cartel-linked violence reported in the past 24 hours.
5. Church, Mission, & Civilian Safety
No confirmed attacks on churches, missionaries, or civilian teams abroad.
6. International Flashpoints
Odesa, Ukraine – A Russian missile strike hit a residential building. Two children were injured.
Gaza – U.S. contractors guarding food aid allegedly fired live rounds and used stun grenades on civilians. Eyewitnesses describe chaotic and unsafe actions.
Gaza – Hamas operatives from the Arrow Unit filmed shooting civilians in alleys. Footage released by Israeli officials.
West Africa – France has completed its military withdrawal from Senegal. Its only remaining troops on the continent are now in Djibouti and Gabon.
7. Signals to Monitor
Gang shootings increasing in major cities
Gaza conditions slipping toward lawlessness
Armed contractors may escalate tensions abroad
French withdrawal may shift regional control
Infrastructure remains stable, but heat stress is building
8. Preparedness Action Items
Avoid large gatherings in urban nightlife zones this weekend
Test backup power gear and cooling before next week’s heat wave
Review local event plans for July 4 and adjust routes as needed
9. Preparedness Focus of the Day
Beat the heat – Clean your fan blades. Check your HVAC filter. Stock extra water and electrolyte powder.
Analyst Insight
Domestic activity remains quiet, but there’s tension just below the surface. The heat will push infrastructure and medical systems. Overseas, chaos is growing in Gaza. Contractor behavior is under new scrutiny. Now’s a good time to stay local, watch the weather, and tighten up your systems.