Rose City Emergency Media

Rose City Emergency Media Rose City Emergency Media is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, based in Tyler, Texas.

Rose City Emergency Media is a non-profit organization based in Tyler, Texas, that provides breaking news, pictures, and videos of emergency response scenes to the public. We have a passion for highlighting the work of local public safety personnel while hoping to create a sense of transparency in our community. Give us a like on Facebook for real-time information on events we document around Tyle

r and Smith County, including structure fires, traffic collisions, shootings, and more. On our website, you can find photo collections and articles from the events we've covered. RCEMedia was formed in early 2020 from a small friend group with a passion for public safety and photography. With inspiration from the original Netflix series "Shot in the Dark," we set out to document what was happening in our local area.

*Rose City Emergency Media and/or Emergency Media Inc. is not affiliated with any agency or department seen on this page or site. Contents of our page or site, https://rosecityemergencymedia.com and/or https://emergencymedia.org, may not be fully accurate. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via Facebook Messenger or email us at [email protected].

09/12/2025

A fireworks permit has been approved for Tuesday, September 16, at Javi's, located at 7212 Old Jacksonville Highway. The show is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. Please make sure to secure any pets that may be frightened.

09/11/2025

🔴LIVE: FDNY RADIO TRAFFIC AS IT HAPPENED

8:46 AM, 9:03 AM, 9:37 AM, 9:59 AM, 10:03 AM, 10:28 AM, September 11, 2001.2,977 people lost their lives, including 343 ...
09/11/2025

8:46 AM, 9:03 AM, 9:37 AM, 9:59 AM, 10:03 AM, 10:28 AM, September 11, 2001.

2,977 people lost their lives, including 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement officers, and 8 EMS personnel.

Today, we remember the lives lost during the tragic events of 9/11.

9.11.2001

RELIGIOUS STATUE VANDALIZED AT SMITH COUNTY CHURCH, SMITH COUNTY - 9/8/25 “On Sunday, September 7, 2025, at approximatel...
09/09/2025

RELIGIOUS STATUE VANDALIZED AT SMITH COUNTY CHURCH, SMITH COUNTY - 9/8/25

“On Sunday, September 7, 2025, at approximately 8:45 am, a Smith County Deputy responded to the St. Mary Magdalene Church located at 18221 FM 2493 (Old Jacksonville Hwy) regarding a report of Criminal Mischief. Upon the deputy’s arrival, he observed a marble statue of Jesus that had been vandalized. The statue is located at the front of the church and is visible from the Old Jacksonville Highway. Upon further investigation, it appeared that an unknown suspect had vandalized the face and both hands of the statue.

Surveillance footage was obtained from the church which pinpointed a time of 1:14 am early that same morning, depicting a white male wearing a black shirt and black shorts walking up to the statue. The suspect was then observed using an object (possibly a hammer) to shatter the hands, wrists, and part of the face of the statue. After damaging the statue, the suspect then walked south toward CR 1299.

This investigation is active and if anyone has any information regarding this case, they are urged to contact the Smith County Sheriff’s Office at (903) 566-6600 with their information.”

- SCSO

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09/09/2025

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Come out for a day of fun, community, and support for a great cause!

For more info or to register a team, contact Jordan Richardson at 903-952-9887.

09/04/2025

FATAL STRUCTURE FIRE @ 19900BLK FM 14, SMITH COUNTY

“The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the origin and cause of a residential structure fire in northern Smith County that claimed the life of a 67-year-old woman.

At 4:18 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, the Smith County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from the resident of a mobile home in the 19900 block of Farm-to-Market Road 14. The caller reported a fire inside her residence.

Fire crews were dispatched immediately and reported heavy fire in the front of the mobile home. After exhausting all rescue efforts possible, the fire was extinguished and the resident was found deceased inside.

Smith County Precinct 4 Justice of The Peace Curtis Wulf responded to the scene and ordered an autopsy to be conducted at Forensic Medical Management Services in Tyler. The resident was identified as Sherry Denise Jones.

The fire remains under investigation by the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office.”

- SCFMO

09/03/2025

MULTIPLE AGENCIES RESPOND TO ACTIVE SHOOTER ALARM AT UT HEALTH HOSPITAL IN TYLER - 9/2/2025

“On September 2nd at approximately 11:20am Tyler Police along with officers from multiple agencies responded to 700 Olympic Plaza Cir in reference to an active shooter alarm from the 8th floor.

The investigation has determined that two people were arguing outside of a doctor’s office which caused an employee in the office to activate the alarm. Another person reported that one of the people involved possibly had a gun in his hand but as of this release cannot be confirmed.

Officers cleared the Olympic Center building but no person possessing a firearm was located. At this time, we cannot determine that an offense was committed.

We want to thank the Smith County Sherriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and all the local, state, and federal officers who assisted in this investigation.”

- Tyler Police Department

08/16/2025

We often get questions about why we don’t issue AMBER Alerts when we post or release information on missing children. Here’s some helpful information on how and when an AMBER Alert can be issued.

Issuance of an AMBER Alert is governed by guidelines issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety and there are certain requirements that must be met to issue an AMBER Alert, and they require a form of abduction.

1 (A) Is this child 17 years of age or younger who has been abducted against their will, and which poses a credible threat to their safety and health and whose whereabouts are unknown. If abducted by a parent or guardian, was the abduction in the course of attempted murder or murder?

OR

(B) Is this child 13 years of age or younger, who was taken (willingly or unwillingly) without permission from the care and custody of a parent or legal guardian, by someone unrelated and more than three years older, or another parent or legal guardian who attempted or committed murder at the time of the abduction?

2. If any of those are met then you also must determine if the child is in imminent danger of sexual assault, death or serious bodily injury.

3. Then you must verify it was an abduction and eliminate any alternate explanation for their disappearance.

4. Is sufficient information available to disseminate to the public to help locate the child, a suspect, or the vehicle used in the abduction?

If you meet all of these, then you can request the activation for local area AMBER Alert.

We hope this helps and we want to thank all of our friends here on Facebook and our social media who help spread information on the missing people we release and spread it fast. We are very grateful for the assistance.

08/15/2025

The City of Tyler Fire Department is responding to a fire at K&L Recycling, located at 4134 Chandler Hwy. The roadway is closed at this time for emergency response.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area. The City of Tyler Police Department is assisting with traffic control.

The road will reopen after the fire is controlled.

08/14/2025

📚 Attention, Drivers: The Tiny Humans Are Back! 📚

That’s right — school’s back in session, which means:

🛑 Slow down in school zones
🚌 Stop for school buses
📵 Put your phone down

Traffic will be a lot busier the whole school year but especially this first week so pack your patience with an extra side of peace.

Let’s make sure everyone gets to class safely!

08/13/2025

🚸 BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY ALERT 🚸
School is back in session, and our most important job is keeping kids safe.

✅ STOP for school buses – it’s the law and saves lives.
✅ WATCH for kids in crosswalks.
✅ SLOW DOWN in school zones.
✅ OBEY crossing guards.
🚫 NO CELL PHONE USE in active school zones.

Let’s work together to make sure every student gets to school and back home safely.
Help us keep kids safe – drive smart!


8:16AM: FLASH FLOOD WARNING - 8/13/25The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for a portion of Smit...
08/13/2025

8:16AM: FLASH FLOOD WARNING - 8/13/25

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for a portion of Smith County, valid until 11:15AM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

At 8:16AM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

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Rose City Emergency Media has formed from two friends, both with interests in photography and public safety. With inspiration from the Netflix series “Shot in the Dark” and the 2014 movie “Nightcrawler” by Dan Gilroy, we have come together to document our local Public Safety personnel. What started out as “call chasing” on Saturday nights has evolved almost into a nightly gig...or whenever we have free time. If something big is going on, you might just see us there. You can follow and like our page, as we will be posting our pictures and soon to come videos!

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