Posted on 09/16/2019 7:20:55 PM PDT by boycott
A police officer has been shot in Tuscaloosa.
The shooting happened sometime between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Short 17th Street and 33rd Avenue, said Tuscaloosa police spokeswoman Lt. Teena Richardson. That location is in a neighborhood in the western part of the city.
The officer, shot in the face area, was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center. Richardson said no other information is being released at this time.
Authorities said a suspect is in custody. This story will be updated as more information is released.
"our thoughts and prayers tonight remain with this Tuscaloosa PD Officer who was yet another victim of biolence against la enforcement while in the line and now fights for his life,'' tweeted Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney Jay Town. “We hold vigil for him, his family, and all of TPD.”
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I’ve had two friends serve as Metro Nashville police officers. Both were shot in the face. Leroy Wheeler was killed on 5 November 1973. Joe Cooper survived his shooting after endless medical and dental care. Both were shot by Black teens who are taught that they don’t get a square deal.
Sadly. This officer has died.
Police work is dangerous and is likely to become even more dangerous in the years ahead. I salute all those who chose to wear a badge and perform those duties.
Agree. I couldn’t imagine some of the things they now have to go through. Our nation has taken such a turn for the worse.
Here is an update on the story:
Tuscaloosa police officer shot to death; suspect in custody
RIP.
Worse than tragic.
Police officer deaths strike my soul.
May God hold him close and dear.
...indeed... just let me guess.... the killer is a member of either the Amish or Irish communities......
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