Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson said two officers were shot, one of them killed, after a shootout with a suspect in Austin, Texas. Henderson announced two additional victims were found dead on the scene.
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This hits very hard. Austin is known for its valorous officers. They showed it in 1966, they show it today. A friend of mine, who used to be in the local department, and actually drove a GS injured officer to our hospital, transferred to Austin, years ago. I wonder about his status right now. And I feel for it everytime an Officer falls, trying to save life. They all hurt, but when the victims still die, it is harder. But it is not in vain!
For every person who hears this, there will be confidence that, no matter the cost, help will come. No matter the risk, help will come. And to those who would consider misdeeds, when they hear this, perhaps, for that critical second, they will hesitate–and change their mind. The loss of our brother will remind the people to have hope, and remind the evil that they have none.
It is not in vain!
After the tradition of the Roman Watchkeepers (and symbolized by the three rifle volleys at the funeral), we pass this fond sentiment: "Valē! Valē! Valē!"
What was the name of the coward who was responsible for this?
This sounds like an admission of incompetence not a briefing.
who was the perp?
Affirmative Action Austin.
Is this very old, Black female Interim Chief the best they've got? Has to read a script. Why's she interim? Why isn't there a solid organization with a proper chain of command? Why temporary? And why do press conferences always have a bunch of old, fat, senior rank people standing around? Go patrol! Push papers, gather intelligence, supervise. Stop standing around waiting for your pension. Garbage.
If I’m not mistaken Alston is a liberal town.The prosecutors and judges don’t understand that when the police can’t do their job then the people will start taking the law into their own hands
anyone having to describe such a grotesque grevious incident as this would go to pieces weather they where police officers or not what makes it worse is that it was more than three i.e the suspect,the police officer and 2 additional person/s………
🙏🙏🙏😢
These crazy murder stories are happening far too often.
My condolences to the officer and the two murdered
hostages.
democrat leadership
The bad guy always has the intent to do harm to others. The police have to put themselves between the people and the bad guy that has the intent to do harm to others. I feel for the police. Next time you see a police officer. Say, thank you.
The poor police. I feel for them. They always have to put themselves right in the middle of the good people and the bad guy. The police have to always protect the people from the bad guy and some times that can cost them their lives. So sad.
With Austins Liberal leadership, everyone is surprised this hasn't happened sooner
Prayers and Blessings for the officers and their families. Blessings also for a truly caring and professional Chief.
You can't be Brave and fear for your life at the same time !!!
So you wanna be a cop !!!