Woburn, Mass. police officer killed in robbery

NECN ^ | 12/27/10 | NECN

[Doogle]

The Middlesex County District Attorney's office this morning says an officer responding to an attempted robbery at a Kohl's Department Store last night was shot and killed, as was one of the suspects in the holdup. A second suspect has been taken into custody.

Investigators say the incident started when of the suspects tried to steal some jewelry. They have not released the name of the officer or the suspects.

Meanwhile, Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone issued a statement saying, "This is a horribly tragic incident in which an officer was fatally shot in the line of duty. We continue to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and will update the public with information as it is developed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer's family at this time."

[Doogle]

...prayers to family and friends

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[AU72]

Too bad the bastard won’t fry in Massachusetts.

[knarf]

Not to make light of this ... but to the non English speaking .. it is;

(Woburn) .. Woo bin

[ripley]

“Woburn, Mass. Police Officer Killed in Robbery”

Should read: “Woburn, Mass. Police Officer Murdered in Robbery”

(Prayers up for family and friends)

[soycd]

I’m sure the DA will be forthcoming with all the prior convictions of the suspects/guilty perps.

Either fry them or throw away the key.

[ClearCase_guy]

And the nearby city of Billerica is pronounced “B’rica”.

[RocketRoland]

I am awaiting Obama saying the police over reacted.

[RocketRoland]

I am awaiting Obama saying the police over reacted.

[UCFRoadWarrior]

This is sad....RIP...and prayers to the officers family

Is Mass. a Death Penalty state, or, a Criminal Rights state? It would be tragic if the other perp involved is not executed.

[Doogle]

UPDATE:Two were arrested and charged in connection with the shooting. Scott Hanwright, 19, of Wakefield, was charged with first degree murder and armed robbery. Kevin Dingwell, 51, of Wakefield, was charged with accessory after the fact, Woburn Police Chief Philip Mahoney said.

[muir_redwoods]

This one of those stories that is more sad than stupid but just barely. I like Kohl's but there is nothing in their jewelry case worth going to prison over and certaily nothing worth anyone's life.

A police detective once told me that "there is no entrance exam for a life of crime". These knucklehead prove that.

Too bad Massachusetts doesn't have the death penalty.

[hoosierham]

May God grant His mercy and a place in Heaven to the slain officer.May the family know their loved one died a hero.

[super7man]

Stealing jewelery from Kohl's Department Store?

There are a few things I would risk my life for but this is not one of them (referring to the perps).

Prayers for the officer and family.

[Vigilanteman]

Aren’t firearms illegal in the People’s Republic of Massachusetts? How do you suppose the perps got around this restriction?

[Doogle]

..it’s the lure of dat shinny thing......

[arkansausage]

Pics of suspects yet?

[Doogle]

nothing yet