Gunman Shoots Three at New Jersey Police Station
December 28, 2012 in Featured, Injured on Duty, Officer Shot, Posts, Shots Fired by August Vollmer
The Associated Press and other news outlets report that a gunman opened fire hitting three officers at a Gloucester Township New Jersey police station at 5:45 on Friday morning. Officers responded to the threat and took the shooter down, killing him.
Police Chief Harry Earle reports that two officers received graze wounds. One officer was shot twice, with one shot hitting him in the abdomen below his bullet proof vest. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital for surgery. This officer is expected to make a full recovery.
The unidentified gunman was being processed after a domestic violence incident. Some reports indicate that a struggle ensued in the hallway, with the suspect able to obtain an officers service weapon.
To learn more:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/officers-hurt-shooting-nj-police-station-18082014#.UN2o02-oPzI
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/28/three-cops-reportedly-shot-inside-new-jersey-police-station/
Tragic that we aren’t even safe inside the walls of the department. It is dangerous out there folks. Keep vigilant!
Oh, guys: Please stay safe IN there, as well as OUT there.
I pray for you Law Enforcement Officers: often. You have my Highest Respect, my Highest Honor, My Support, and My Love.
-In Him, Margaret Christie Higgins
We must be Alert at all times, Do NOT become complacent Brother & Sister’s of Law Enforcement.