Simulation Game: Crisis Management-Chapter 386 - 186: Final Arrest

"Alright! Fei! I’ll risk this old life of mine to buy you some time..."

"Ratatat! Two o’clock direction, scarred tree!!"

Just as Zhao Wenwu resolved to cover Sun Hengfei, Gu Ji suddenly noticed a pair of black hiking boots exposed beyond the tree trunk through the flash of the tactical flashlight, and pulled the trigger before issuing a command!

"Ah!"

"Target acquired!"

"Surround and control immediately!"

"Don’t move! Police! Drop the gun!"

Gunfire rang out, Zhao Wenwu screamed in agony, his body convulsed violently, half exposed beyond the tree trunk. At the same time, other SWAT members who received the message rushed over, the spearhead with a shield already positioned behind Zhao Wenwu. Wu Kang aimed at his exposed arm first, loudly warning him.

"Target Zhao Wenwu spotted! Armed!"

"Zhao Wenwu! Drop the gun! Now!"

"Team A, follow up! Watch out for Sun Hengfei! Watch out for Sun Hengfei!"

"I’ll shoot you down!"

At this critical moment, the commands on the SWAT tactical earpiece channel were more urgent with each message. Zhao Wenwu heard the commotion from behind, his cruel and grim expression fully exposed under the tactical flashlight, as he grabbed the Ruger Mini-14 rifle in his hand and pulled the trigger.

"Watch out! The suspect is about to fire!"

"Clang!"

Seeing the rifle being raised, the front-line spearhead holding the bulletproof shield widened his eyes, immediately squatting down to reduce exposure, while Wu Kang and another teammate behind him huddled behind the shield. A crisp metallic clang was heard as the bullet hit the beveled edge of the shield and ricocheted off, jolting the spearhead and reddening his face.

It’s important to note that although the Ruger Mini-14 is a small-caliber rifle, it originates from the renowned M14, and its power is not as weak as imagined. In a 1986 shootout in the United States, a thug wielding a Mini-14 completely suppressed FBI agents armed with revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, prompting the police and FBI to start equipping rifles and shotguns to ensure firepower dominance.

The Ningzhou SWAT team, after comprehensively considering the suspects’ weaponry and operational mobility, still opted for hand-held level-3 bulletproof shields. These could fend off submachine gunfire but couldn’t withstand continuous small-caliber rifle shots.

"Sniper team! Sniper team!"

"Bang——!"

As soon as Zhang Wenjun finished speaking, a gunshot boomed from the back of the jungle, a bullet piercing through the foliage, instantly hitting Zhao Wenwu’s right forearm, sending blood and flesh flying.

"Ah—! Damn it! It hurts like hell! Ah!!"

"Quick! Quick! Restrain him!"

"Quick!"

Zhao Wenwu was shot to the ground but still harbored ill intentions, as he tried to aim with his left hand. SWAT officers nearby immediately pounced, swiftly pinning his left arm. Wu Kang also sprang from behind the shield, flicking off the safety, tossing his gun aside, and leaping onto the criminal.

"Have you located Sun Hengfei?"

"No sign!"

Amid the clamor of Zhao Wenwu struggling with Wu Kang and two other SWAT officers, Shi Zhengmin continued to inquire about the whereabouts of the main suspect, Sun Hengfei, over the earpiece, but the nearby SWAT teams found nothing.

"Something’s wrong! Gao Bo, prepare for shield tactics!!"

Gu Ji suddenly realized that Zhao Wenwu, like the previous two culprits, was merely a decoy planted by Sun Hengfei, using his men to create chaos and distract the SWAT team.

Following Gu Ji’s command, Gao Bo and Zhang Wenjun also took corresponding actions.

Gao Bo bent his knees, hunched his back, instantly reducing his height, concealing himself behind the shield while keeping his gaze forward. Gu Ji placed his left hand on Gao Bo’s shoulder, leaving only the muzzle of his Type-95 rifle exposed, aiming to the right front, while Zhang Wenjun held his gun single-handedly, his left hand on Gu Ji’s shoulder, aiming to the left front.

This was one of the standard shield advance tactics used by armed police and SWAT teams.

Compared to ordinary tactical advances, the shield tactic maximizes the shield’s cover potential, minimizing exposure. Shoulder-to-shoulder movement enhances communication capability and, importantly, suits the need for coordinated combat.

Coordinated action is vital during an assault, as real battles often last just seconds. To prevent chaos amid an advancing firefight, the shoulder-on approach helps pinpoint the start of an attack, enhancing coordinated engagement perfectly!

"Report! Suspect Zhao Wenwu has been subdued!"

"Whoosh!"

"Watch out! Grenade!!"

Just as Wu Kang and others were reporting the situation to Zhang Wenjun, Shi Zhengmin, and others, Gao Bo suddenly spotted a black object falling from the front above.

How’s that possible!?

"Run! Move fast!"

"Get down!"

In an instant, everyone’s eyes widened because the intel had never mentioned the suspects had grenades. It was a fatal oversight. Seeing the black object hit the ground, all the surrounding SWAT officers scrambled to dive away, seeking cover, while Gao Bo, gritting his teeth, slammed the shield to the ground, shielding Gu Ji and Zhang Wenjun.

Since the experience of capturing Shao Liang, at critical moments, he showed no panic.

Pshh—!

Suddenly, the black object exploded, but the anticipated deafening blast never came. Instead, a massive white foamy substance burst forth in front of the shield, white foam splattering everywhere—clinging to tree trunks, brush, grass, and mainly on Gao Bo’s shield and their helmets!

"Damn! This stuff is sticky!"