PREPARED CITIZEN INTELLIGENCE BRIEF
July 21, 2025 | 0741 CDT
1. Domestic Security & Civil Unrest
Cincinnati, OH – Bridge-blocking demonstration by Cincinnati Socialists led to arrests. Charges include riot, obstruction of emergency responders, and unlawful assembly.
Houston, TX – At least five people were injured after a driver deliberately sped through a west Houston parking lot around 3 a.m., striking individuals involved in a fight near Richmond and Fountain View. Three were hospitalized with broken bones and scrapes, but none suffered life‑threatening injuries. HPD has surveillance images and suspect vehicle description under review.
Pinecrest, FL – Officer injured and fired weapon after being pinned by ATV during illegal street takeover; suspects arrested after 18-mile chase.
Las Vegas, NV – Police shot a suspect who drove at officers in a gas station parking lot. Multiple civilians hospitalized.
Lancaster, PA – Plane crash near Lancaster Airport killed the pilot. FAA investigation underway.
Hollywood, CA – A car plowed into a crowd outside a club, injuring 30. The driver was shot at the scene; 7 remain in critical condition.
Houston, TX – Armed man fired at deputies from inside a home. Suspect surrendered after a standoff.
Seattle, WA – Antifa member Jeremy Lawson charged with the brutal beating of a journalist during a recent ICE protest.
Texas – Antifa gunman Benjamin Song held on $15M bail for his role in an ambush shooting on ICE agents.
2. Infrastructure & Grid Alerts
No major U.S. infrastructure or grid disruptions reported today.
3. Extreme Weather & Natural Hazards
Texas Flood Recovery – FEMA added Hamilton and Travis counties to the federal disaster declaration. 15 counties now eligible for aid.
Brownstown, IL – Flash flood emergency declared after 5–6” of rain; vehicles stranded, roads impassable.
Avena, IL – Fire trucks and civilian vehicles stalled in rising floodwaters.
South Dakota – Tornado reported near Parmelee.
Heat Alert – NOAA predicts a High Risk of hazardous heat July 26–28 across the central U.S., including parts of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Moderate Risk zones include much of the Southeast and southern Plains.
4. Border & Immigration
New York City – Off-duty CBP officer shot in the face during an attempted robbery. The attacker, a Dominican national with prior felonies and a deportation order, had previously been released under NYPD policies.
ICE Operations – ICE confirms it will arrest any illegal immigrants, regardless of criminal record, and pursue enforcement against employers of unauthorized workers.
Portland, OR – Protests against ICE facilities continue with nightly unrest.
5. Church, Mission, & Civilian Safety
Gaza/West Bank – A Palestinian Catholic church was burned; a separate Israeli strike hit a church in Gaza. Pope Leo called for an end to violence.
6. International Flashpoints
Syria – Over 1,100 killed in Suwayda as clashes between Druze and tribal militias intensify. Syrian special forces deployed; full blackout reported.
Bangladesh – 19 killed and 50 injured after a military aircraft crashed onto a school campus in Dhaka.
Nigeria – Armed bandits killed five community guards and two civilians in Zamfara State. Separatist group IPOB killed two police officers in Imo State.
Israel/Palestine – 30+ Palestinians killed near Gaza aid hubs. DFLP and other groups attacked IDF troops using Iranian-made mortar systems.
Myanmar – PDF forces sank a junta vessel and damaged several others in ambushes on the Irrawaddy River.
Ukraine – Massive missile and drone attacks by Russia over multiple nights. Ukraine intercepted hundreds of drones and missiles. Fires reported in Kyiv, including a daycare.
Russia – Drone strikes targeted Moscow. 98 drones intercepted; debris damaged buildings and vehicles.
7. Signals to Monitor
Dangerous heat wave forecast for central U.S. starting July 26
Continued unrest near ICE facilities in Portland
Drone and missile warfare escalation in Ukraine and Moscow
Violent border-related crimes in NYC
Flooding emergencies in Illinois and tapering recovery operations in Texas
8. Preparedness Action Items
Heatwave Prep: Limit outdoor work, hydrate, and ensure A/C units are functioning. Monitor vulnerable individuals.
Flooding Risk: Avoid travel in affected areas. Keep go-bags and waterproof gear ready.
Cyber Hygiene: Patch all Microsoft server software immediately. Review network security protocols.
9. Preparedness Focus of the Day
Rotate Stored Fuel Regularly
Gasoline with stabilizer lasts 6 months (give or take). Use older fuel first and log dates. Store only what you can safely rotate.
Analyst Insight
National posture is tense but not chaotic. Heat, flooding, and cyber risk are emerging themes. Violent crime, ICE-related unrest, and targeted attacks on CBP and churches highlight the growing strain on domestic stability.
Stay safe. Be dangerous.