Shots Fired Podcast

Sergeant Jason Prince of the Newport Beach Police Department joins the Shots Fired Podcast to break down the July 4th chaos that erupted in Newport Beach. Hear his firsthand account of the response, the challenges officers faced, and how the incident led to more than 400 arrests during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year.

**This video contains real-world law enforcement footage and discussions that may include violence, graphic situations, and strong language. The content is presented for the purposes of education, analysis, and public interest. Viewer discretion is advised.

A routine call quickly turned into every officer’s nightmare when a deputy confronted an armed suspect and discovered his firearm wasn’t loaded. In this episode of the Shots Fired Podcast, Kyle and Mark break down the body camera footage, critical decision-making under pressure, weapon readiness, officer safety lessons, and how a single oversight can have life-or-death consequences.

FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) operators rescued 10 hostages after a tense standoff at a Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California. In this episode of the Shots Fired Podcast, Kyle Shoberg and Mark Redlich break down how the incident unfolded, the negotiations, the tactical decision to deploy FBI HRT, and the law enforcement lessons learned from this high-risk hostage rescue.

Sergeant Kyle Shoberg and retired police officer Mark Redlich discuss Spencer Pratt's run for Los Angeles mayor, what it will take to save LA, voter fraud concerns, riots, crime, homelessness, and the political issues shaping the future of the city. Drawing on their law enforcement experience, Kyle and Mark break down the challenges facing Los Angeles, examine the policies driving public debat...

Sergeant Kyle Shoberg and retired police officer Mark Redlich sit down with retired Sacramento County Sheriff's K9 handler Javier Bustamante, to break down wild K9 apprehensions and intense SWAT callouts. From high-risk searches to violent encounters, Javier shares real stories from the street and what it’s really like working a police K9 in critical incidents.

Retired police officer and military veteran Ron Tetreau (Rhode Island) joins us for a no-nonsense breakdown of real-world tactics—from SWAT operations and hostage situations to practical shield use during patrol deployments. We dive into decision-making under pressure, coordination, and lessons learned from the street that can make or break an incident. This is real experience, real credibility, r...

Sergeant Kyle Shoberg and retired police officer Mark Redlich break down the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting and what really happened. In this episode of the Shots Fired Podcast, we analyze the timeline, response, and critical decisions made during the incident — and highlight what the media missed.

Sergeant Kyle Shoberg and retired police officer Mark Redlich break down the tragic on-duty shooting that took the life of Krystal Rivera in Chicago by her partner, and ex boyfriend. In this episode, they walk through the timeline, the foot pursuit, and the moment Officer Carlos A. Baker unintentionally fired the fatal shot.

Sergeant Kyle Shoberg is joined by Detective Justin Bridges, filling in for Mark Redlich, as they break down the attempted school shooting at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma—where a principal’s quick action stopped a potential tragedy. They analyze the suspect, possible motive, and the critical decisions that ended the threat before it escalated. This is a real-world look at how fast these in...

Sergeant Kyle Shoberg and retired police officer Mark Redlich sit down with Detective Steven Czajkowski from the Anchorage Alaska Police Department to break down what it’s really like policing in one of the harshest environments in the country. From extreme conditions to unique challenges officers face daily, this episode gives an inside look at law enforcement in Alaska. We also dive into how new...

Sergeant Kyle Shoberg and retired police officer Mark Redlich break down the viral SFO ICE arrest that has everyone talking — what really happened, and what the media got wrong. From immigration enforcement and TSA involvement to use of force and public perception, this episode of Shots Fired Podcast gives the real law enforcement perspective on the San Francisco airport arrest that sparked nation...

Police Sergeant Kyle Shoberg and retired officer Mark Redlich break down the Old Dominion University shooting and the shocking moment ROTC students stopped the gunman. In this episode of the Shots Fired Podcast, two law enforcement officers analyze the timeline of the attack, the suspect’s terrorism history, how the ROTC cadets took down the shooter, and what the public and police can learn from t...

Law enforcement officers Kyle Shoberg and Mark Redlich break down the Mar-a-Lago shooting and security breach from a real-world policing perspective. We analyze the timeline, perimeter security layers, law-enforcement response, and key tactical details surrounding the incident — including questions many viewers feel the media overlooked. If you’re interested in protective security operations, crit...

Veteran law enforcement officers Kyle Shoberg and Mark Redlich break down the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping out of Pima County, Arizona. In this episode, two cops analyze the timeline, surveillance failures, DNA evidence, suspect behavior, and the ransom angle — and explain what the media may have overlooked.

Police officers Kyle Shoberg and Mark Redlich sit down with veteran Tactical Flight Officer and pilot Mike Putnam, for an inside look at police air operations. Mike breaks down how air units track and apprehend fleeing suspects, the technology behind thermal cameras, and real-world tactics used to coordinate with patrol on the ground. From helicopter callouts to high-stress pursuits, this episode...

Law enforcement professionals, Kyle Shoberg and Mark Redlich, break down the Alex Pretti Minneapolis shooting involving ICE/federal agents and explain what the videos show, what the public may be missing, and how quickly these encounters can escalate. We cover the timeline, use-of-force decision making, crowd dynamics, and the key tactical moments that shaped the outcome — with a street-cop perspe...

Law enforcement professionals Kyle Shoberg and Mark Redlich break down the Minneapolis ICE shooting of, Renee Nicole Good, analyzing the facts, available video, and key details often missing from mainstream coverage.

Police officers Kyle and Mark sit down with Detective Jason Collins, an experienced investigator specializing in human trafficking cases. In this episode, they break down how trafficking actually occurs, common misconceptions, and what signs the public should be aware of. This conversation is centered on education, prevention, and public safety, providing insight into how law enforcement identifie...

Officers Kyle and Mark break down a Draper, Utah police operation involving a stolen e-bike. Was the tactical response justified or excessive? A law-enforcement-based podcast for everyone, examining the decisions behind the badge.

In this special Christmas episode, police officers Kyle, Mark, and Dan swap hilarious and unforgettable on-the-job holiday calls. From bizarre encounters to moments that only happen during the Christmas season, the guys break down the lighter side of policing and the stories that still make roll call laugh years later. Grab a coffee, enjoy the laughs, and hear what it’s really like working the str...

Two police officers break down one of the most disturbing incidents in Washington, D.C. — the shooting of two National Guard members in broad daylight. Hosts Kyle and Mark examine what is known, what remains unanswered, and why investigators aren’t releasing more details yet. From the suspect’s background to the challenges of major-case investigations, this episode explains what law enforcement se...

Police Officer's Kyle and Mark break down the guilty verdict of former deputy, Sean Grayson, in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. Did the jury get it wrong?

Kyle and Mark are joined by special guest, Jim Wolfinbarger of Motorola Solutions, to tackle one of America's fastest growing threats of organized retail crime. In this episode, they break down what law enforcement is doing on the front lines to fight back, and how technology and AI are helping change the game.

Kyle and Mark unpack the shocking and deeply tragic assassination not shown in the media, of Charlie Kirk. Through a law-enforcement lens, they break down the event’s unfolding, its implications for public safety, and the wider context of rising political violence in America.