Colleen Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 This morning while I was attending church a few miles away from my parents' home in Lakewood (near Tacoma, where I grew up), four police officers were executed ~ shot point-blank at a coffee shop, prior to the start of their shift. They were friends and colleagues of my brother, a long-time sheriff's deputy and police officer. I'm not sure why I'm posting, or what there is to say. Just...pray for this community. For the family and friends of the victims. And yes, for the perpetrator, who has yet to be apprehended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 We heard about that in church this morning (in Kent). It's been a sad year for police officers in this area. I am so grateful for everyone who works so hard to keep us safe, and am heartbroken for their families. And praying that the shooter(s) are caught very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Our eldest is going to join the force after college, so it was definitely of interest here. I'm sorry to hear it was so close to home for you. So very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 This is one of my worst fears as a cop's wife. These officers weren't doing anything risky -- not serving a warrant, apprehending a criminal, clearing a house, even making a traffic stop. They were just officers in uniform, targeted for who they are and what they do. I'm so, so sad for their families and their fellow officers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 This is one of my worst fears as a cop's wife. These officers weren't doing anything risky -- not serving a warrant, apprehending a criminal, clearing a house, even making a traffic stop. They were just officers in uniform, targeted for who they are and what they do. I'm so, so sad for their families and their fellow officers. Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Our eldest is going to join the force after college... I'll be surprised if one of my boys doesn't do the same. My second son in particular really looks up to my brother ~ and justifiably so. But going into law enforcement, one has to be well aware that while some people will view you as a hero, others will view you as a target. This tragedy is a case in point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Such a sad day. I ache for the families of the four who were murdered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 How horrible. I am so sorry. This is unbelievably sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Any word on catching the guy yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 SWAT is surrounding a house where supposedly a "person of interest" is hiding out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 That's terrible. I am so sorry for your whole community. I hope they find the guilty party and that everyone can hold together and heal. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciWA Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 This morning while I was attending church a few miles away from my parents' home in Lakewood (near Tacoma, where I grew up), four police officers were executed ~ shot point-blank at a coffee shop, prior to the start of their shift. They were friends and colleagues of my brother, a long-time sheriff's deputy and police officer. I'm not sure why I'm posting, or what there is to say. Just...pray for this community. For the family and friends of the victims. And yes, for the perpetrator, who has yet to be apprehended. My BIL is a Peirce County Deputy Sheriff who works in Lakewood. He worked with and knew the victims as well. We are praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 SWAT is surrounding a house where supposedly a "person of interest" is hiding out. Yes. And of course this person of interest has a record a mile long. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 My BIL is a Peirce County Deputy Sheriff who works in Lakewood. He worked with and knew the victims as well. We are praying. My brother probably knows your BIL, at least in a round-about-fashion. Utlimately, this band of brothers (I suppose I should say siblings) are all connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Such a sad day. I ache for the families of the four who were murdered. :iagree: How devastating. Saying prayers for wives, husbands and children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 They've now surrounded another house where he might be. Sounds like a cat and mouse game right now. I hope that they are able to bring him in soon. He had been let out on parole despite not being eligible for parole. At least that's what I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Looks like the perp has likely been fatally wounded: http://policelink.monster.com/news/articles/127425-lakewood-officer-may-have-fatally-wounded-perp?page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Looks like the perp has likely been fatally wounded: http://policelink.monster.com/news/articles/127425-lakewood-officer-may-have-fatally-wounded-perp?page=1 No, although he's likely been wounded, he's eluded the police and is still at large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Colleen, I am so sorry. I am praying for your brother and others in the community dealing with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 No words for how tragic that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 No, although he's likely been wounded, he's eluded the police and is still at large. Yes, I saw the update about it on CNN. I'm just disgusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 What is especially awful is that this is the second police execution in this area in the last couple of months where police officers were not pursuing anyone but were just targeted because they were police. The other especially awful thing is that all 4 officers had children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 The suspect was killed in Seattle early this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 The suspect was killed in Seattle early this morning. There were two shooters for the original crime, right? Any information on whether they've found any leads on another suspect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmommy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 My heart just breaks for the families. I grew up around there and have many friends still there. A couple of my friends knew some of the officers and their families. My thoughts and prayers are with all who have been touched by this tragedy.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 There were two shooters for the original crime, right? Any information on whether they've found any leads on another suspect? I heard about a second suspect in the initial reports early Sunday morning, but not since then. I wonder if it was incorrectly reported in the confused early stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 This happened not far from my home. It's just devastating, and has profoundly impacted the community. One of my dear friends, a colleague, is walking around as if in a stupor. How many others are, too? Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 This morning while I was attending church a few miles away from my parents' home in Lakewood (near Tacoma, where I grew up), four police officers were executed ~ shot point-blank at a coffee shop, prior to the start of their shift. They were friends and colleagues of my brother, a long-time sheriff's deputy and police officer. I'm not sure why I'm posting, or what there is to say. Just...pray for this community. For the family and friends of the victims. And yes, for the perpetrator, who has yet to be apprehended. Friend, I am so sorry. This shooting has been so disturbing. I just grieve for the children of the slain. Their lives will never be the same again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,578292,00.html He's dead now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'm so relieved he was caught, killed, and those who help him were apprehended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'm so relieved he was caught, killed, and those who help him were apprehended. I am not relieved that he was killed. One of the most difficult things for many family members of murder victims is living with the unanswered question, "Why?" I wish he'd been apprehended and gone to trial so there had been at least the possibility having that question answered for the husband, wives, children, parents and siblings of the police officers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole M Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I am not relieved that he was killed.One of the most difficult things for many family members of murder victims is living with the unanswered question, "Why?" I wish he'd been apprehended and gone to trial so there had been at least the possibility having that question answered for the husband, wives, children, parents and siblings of the police officers. Oh, Crissy. :grouphug: Even at a trial, is that question really answered? Or is it having the opportunity to ask the question that helps (if not heals)? Truly wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Oh, Crissy. :grouphug: Even at a trial, is that question really answered? I don't know... Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I am not relieved that he was killed.One of the most difficult things for many family members of murder victims is living with the unanswered question, "Why?" I wish he'd been apprehended and gone to trial so there had been at least the possibility having that question answered for the husband, wives, children, parents and siblings of the police officers. Did you read this story? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091201/ap_on_re_us/us_officers_shot It sounds like he was mentally imbalanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Did you read this story? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091201/ap_on_re_us/us_officers_shot It sounds like he was mentally imbalanced. Not that very article, but I did read something with similar information. Honestly, this is such an emotional issue for me that am probably not coming at this from a logical perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Honestly, this is such an emotional issue for me that am probably not coming at this from a logical perspective. I understand. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 I am not relieved that he was killed.One of the most difficult things for many family members of murder victims is living with the unanswered question, "Why?" I wish he'd been apprehended and gone to trial so there had been at least the possibility having that question answered for the husband, wives, children, parents and siblings of the police officers. I know this is kind of thing has a very personal aspect to you. I am so sorry about your brother's murder. I just spoke at length with my brother and from our perspective, the perp's death was a fitting ending to the situation. I truly believe it's for the best, and I don't think a protracted trial would be of any ultimate benefit for the friends and family of the victims. Anyway. What an emotional week. I've slept a grand total of eight hours in the past three nights. This really hit me hard. It also increased my appreciation for and admiration of my brother. I am proud to know him and proud of the work he does. Best to you, friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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