PARKLAND, Washington: A gunman burst into a coffeehouse Sunday and opened fire on four police officers as they sat working on their laptops, killing the three men and one woman in what an official described as a targeted ambush.
Pierce County Sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer said officers were looking for one male suspect who fled on foot, but haven't ruled out an accomplice. It wasn't clear whether the officers even had time to draw their weapons to return fire, Troyer said.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34194122/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/PARKLAND, Wash. - A man with an extensive criminal past — whose 95-year prison sentence was commuted in Arkansas nearly a decade ago — was being sought Sunday as a "person of interest" in a deadly ambush on four police officers who were gunned down inside a coffee shop.
russ_watters said:I hadn't heard there was a "person of interest" (and it is good that there is), but I figured that this was far too specific a crime for the police to not find the killer.
Sorry! said:Wow. Apparently this guy also raped a child... crazy $10 000 reward.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2009-11/30/content_9076194.htm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34194122/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/
rootX said:Is chinadaily really from china?
A man sought in connection with the shooting of Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton has been shot by Seattle police in Tukwila, according to police.
King County sheriff's Sgt. John Urquhart said three detectives confronted the man in the parking lot of the apartment complex and asked to speak with him. The man turned and ran, bolting up an exterior staircase where he turned, pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the officers.
"For some reason, it didn't go off," said Urquhart.
The man then turned and ran again, with the detectives in close pursuit.
"They caught up to him after a relatively short distance, whereupon this individual turned again, presented the gun and was shot by the detectives," Urquhart said.
206PiruBlood said:This just shortly after
Which could have been a lot worse
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010220077_webtukwila06m.html
This is unfortunate as Seattle is generally a pretty safe place. Been a lot of this the last few years.
The manhunt came as authorities in two states took heat for the fact that Clemmons was allowed to walk the streets despite a teenage crime spree in Arkansas that landed him a 95-year prison sentence. He was released in 2000 after then-Gov. Mike Huckabee commuted his sentence.
russ_watters said:Why "eventually"? They should just haul the whole lot of them in and lock them up until they catch the guy! If they are helping him, they are essentially aiding an in-progress crime!
edward said:Shades of Willie Horton
Ivan Seeking said:Yeah, I think Huck just lost the 2012 nomination.
Sorry! said:Wow. Apparently this guy also raped a child... crazy $10 000 reward.
Four days in May set stage for Sunday's tragedy
Over four days in May, Maurice Clemmons' behavior and mental state deteriorated. Family members worried he had gone crazy, that he was verging on collapse. His conduct became so erratic — punching a sheriff's deputy, forcing relatives to strip naked, according to police reports — that authorities eventually charged him with eight felonies, including one count of child rape.
In my experience (I've known several police officers), they take every homicide seriously.leroyjenkens said:I wish cops got this serious about every murder case. There's no reason why cop's lives are more valuable than anyone elses.
leroyjenkens said:I wish cops got this serious about every murder case. There's no reason why cop's lives are more valuable than anyone elses.
edward said:From the MSNBC link in the OP:
Shades of Willie Horton
Maybe, and he'll have to address freeing Clemmons, but the circumstances of Clemmons at his release time is a long way from that of Horton.Ivan Seeking said:Yeah, I think Huck just lost the 2012 nomination...
Monday's shooting marked the third time in less than eight weeks that police officers in Washington state have been shot in the line of duty.
Four Lakewood officers were shot to death in a coffee shop as they did paperwork before their shift in late November. After a two-day manhunt, suspect Maurice Clemmons was shot dead by a Seattle police officer.
A month earlier, on Halloween night, Seattle Officer Timothy Brenton was killed as he sat in his patrol car. Christopher Monfort, 41, has been charged with aggravated first-degree murder.
"He knew the officers were coming; he intentionally hid, he waited for them to get inside, then he opened fire - at least 10 rounds - on both of them,"
206PiruBlood said:Apparently the gunman's daughter saw the initial shots and then jumped on him to effectively disable him.
At some point, she jumped on Crable and dragged him to the ground, keeping him from shooting the officer again, Troyer said.
A targeted attack on police refers to a deliberate and specific act of violence or aggression directed towards law enforcement officers. This could include shootings, bombings, or other forms of physical harm.
As of now, there is no concrete evidence to suggest that there is a targeted attack on police in the Seattle-Tacoma area. However, there have been several incidents of violence against police in the area in recent years.
There could be various reasons for a targeted attack on police in the Seattle-Tacoma area. These could include personal grievances against law enforcement, retaliation for past actions, or ideological differences.
Law enforcement agencies in the Seattle-Tacoma area are constantly monitoring the situation and taking necessary precautions to prevent and respond to potential targeted attacks on police. This includes increased security measures and training for officers.
Individuals can support police in the Seattle-Tacoma area by reporting any suspicious activity or threats to law enforcement, showing respect and appreciation for officers, and advocating for non-violent solutions to issues affecting the community.