Our day at the LBS-Shots fired, Officer's down..

[Running Mommy]

This afternoon at the shop we heard a barrage of gun shots out behind our building.
Apparently there was an armed robbery at the car wash around the corner, and the cops cornered the guy. He shot an officer as well as a K9 officer (police dog). I think both officers (yes I consider the dog an officer too) will survive, but I think prayers/vibes are warranted. Luckily the officer was able to shoot back, and they killed the suspect.
A couple of our customers are Goodyear officers, so I'm extra worried. But it always upsets me when I hear of an officer being shot. My cousin is an LAPD, so it hits close to home...
It was crazy here this afternoon tho- lot's of heli's overhead, and lots of sirens...
Sigh.... what is with our society???

[Pax]

That is so sad, I'm glad the officers will survive.

[Trek420]

My LBS is also the shop for our local bike cops. I hope both officers survive. Many of our brave K9 cops don't have vests and they are often the first through the door or in dangerous situations. What kinda nut shoots at the cops?
"Ooooh, I just can't go back to jail"
"well, guess what now bub?"

www.vestadog.com

[OakLeaf]

Oh, man. Praying for the officers. A couple of years ago a local cop and his K9 were killed in a traffic accident on their way to a call. It was so sad. They buried the dog's ashes in the man's coffin, and 300 police dogs went to the funeral.

What kinda nut shoots at the cops?

It's called "suicide by police." Really.

[wannaduacentury]

HOLY COW!!! That's too much. I hope they'll be ok. The suspect had it coming or he wanted to die. It just doesn't make sense why people do that. I'm glad you and your shop didn't suffer. Jenn

[kat_h]

Please keep us posted if you hear about how the officers are doing. My dad was a cop for 23 years and my brother joined last summer, so stories like this hit close to home.

[Starfish]

RM, I'm offering prayers for all involved, including you. It must have been quite a day, and it may be strange for you to be there for awhile. Hope you do something good for yourself tonight, and ongoing.

[Fredwina]

I'll agree, It must be traumatic. You can never tell when or where crime is going to hit

[KnottedYet]

Sending prayers and good thoughts to both officers.

Maybe TE'ers could buy a bullet proof K-9 vest for the officers who protect RM. Trek's link to Vest-A-Dog is very cool.

[LoriO]

As a 911 dispatcher, that hits way to close to home. That is one of my worst fears, having one of my officers shot on my shift. I pray I never have to deal with that. Lots of prayers for the officers (man and K9) that were injured.

I grew up in LA and was involved in Law Enforcement out there. I've been to two funerals for LAPD officers killed in the line of duty and that was 2 too many. I pray to never, ever have to attend one again.

[Trek420]

Maybe TE'ers could buy a bullet proof K-9 vest for the officers who protect RM. Trek's link to Vest-A-Dog is very cool.

I think if RM wants to start an LBS collection we'll pitch in.

[sundial]

RM, how tragic! Thank goodness you are safe. I hope the K-9 had a vest on.
Any word on the officer?

[Jo-n-NY]

This hits close to home for me also. My son is in his first year with the NYPD. I am so happy to hear "both" officers will be ok. Yes, there are too many crazy people in this world.

~ JoAnn

[Blueberry]

Hugs to you RM.....

I too hope that both officers will be OK. I have a dear friend whose spouse is a police officer.

So scary...I agree - it may take a while for things to feel right again....

[LBTC]

RM - sending lots of calming, healing butterflies to your part of the world, and especially to both officers for a complete recovery. Wish there weren't crazy people out there!! Please let us know how the officers are doing, whenever you hear. And let us know if the K9 officers in your area require vests and if there is something we can do to help make that happen.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~