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State trooper, an 11-year veteran, shot dead during traffic stop in North Carolina
News Channel Nebraska ^ | Oct 17, 2018 | ABC News Radio

Posted on 10/17/2018 8:14:44 AM PDT by 11th_VA

(COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C.) — A veteran state trooper in North Carolina was shot dead while making a traffic stop early Wednesday, authorities said.

The deadly confrontation unfolded when Kevin Conner, an 11-year veteran, stopped a pickup truck for speeding in Columbus County just after midnight, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety said.

The driver pulled onto the shoulder, and when Conner approached, the driver allegedly fired several shots, authorities said.

The suspected shooter then fled the scene and led police on a car chase, authorities said.

His car became stuck while trying to drive over a railroad crossing, authorities said, so he then fled on foot.

The suspect as found after an “extensive search” and taken into custody without incident, authorities said.

“The Highway Patrol family is mourning the loss of a hero,” State Highway Patrol commander Colonel Glenn McNeill Jr. said in a statement.

The department “will forever be changed by the tragic events,” he said. “We ask everyone to please keep Trooper Conner’s family and all who knew him in your thoughts and prayers.”

The suspect has not yet been identified, authorities said, adding that charges are pending.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: North Carolina
KEYWORDS: highwaypatrol; kevinconner; leo; northcarolina; officerdown; police
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To: zeugma
WTH??

I've known some jack asses before....and you are one.

21 posted on 10/17/2018 11:14:26 AM PDT by Osage Orange (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot)
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To: Osage Orange
I've known some jack asses before....and you are one.

I've been insulted by much better than you.

22 posted on 10/17/2018 12:28:45 PM PDT by zeugma (Power without accountability is fertilizer for tyranny.)
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To: joegoeny

Perp’s name is out on Twitter. If I can find confirmation, I’ll post the link.


23 posted on 10/17/2018 12:32:38 PM PDT by mewzilla (Has the FBI been spying on members of Congress?)
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To: 11th_VA

Sad. RIP.


24 posted on 10/17/2018 2:40:37 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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To: joegoeny; mewzilla

A refresh of Mewzilla’s earlier post shows that the perp has been named now, Raheem Davis. Guess he converted to Islam in a previous stint?


25 posted on 10/17/2018 5:20:56 PM PDT by FamiliarFace
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To: trisham

Sure is! I know a guy, he’s the son-in-law of a good friend, whose father was a police officer and died in very nearly the same circumstances, about 35 years ago. He went on to become a SWAT team guy, and very often was undercover. Now one of his sons is also a police officer. Truly they are a family that was completely impacted by the murder of the father/grandfather. Good people, and I’m glad they’re on our side!


26 posted on 10/17/2018 5:30:18 PM PDT by FamiliarFace
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To: 11th_VA

:( Prayers.I saw this on twitter.


27 posted on 10/17/2018 5:35:14 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: zeugma
Bet you have..!!

Ha!!!

At least you ain't a chick...

Or are ya!!~??

28 posted on 10/17/2018 5:58:25 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot)
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To: 11th_VA
"I'm getting sick of reading these stories"
A lot of these deaths lie on Obama's and the progressive movement's doorstep.

While I know there are bad cops and some good cops that have acted badly I am constantly surprised to read of these circumstances:

"The suspect as found after an “extensive search” and taken into custody without incident, authorities said. "

The reserve and professionalism of the LEOS in so many instances when the perp has clearly taken one of their own is remarkable.

29 posted on 10/17/2018 7:53:24 PM PDT by Tunehead54 (Nothing funny here ;-)
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To: Tunehead54
20 year old charged in shooting death of NC state trooper
30 posted on 10/17/2018 7:58:45 PM PDT by 11th_VA ("When passions are most inflamed, fairness is most in jeopardy." - Susan Collins)
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To: 11th_VA
Raheem Cole Dashanell Davis
Muslim convert? When they have a suspect I want the press to summarize their rap sheet to give the public the idea as to whether "it" was maybe a mistaken ID or just another crime in a long string of crimes over the years.

Thanks for the update.
31 posted on 10/17/2018 8:24:19 PM PDT by Tunehead54 (Nothing funny here ;-)
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To: zeugma

Don’t doubt that....by a long shot!!


32 posted on 10/17/2018 9:04:06 PM PDT by Osage Orange (Whiskey Tango Foxtrot)
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To: FamiliarFace

Amen to that.


33 posted on 10/18/2018 6:42:18 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: FamiliarFace

A refresh of Mewzilla’s earlier post shows that the perp has been named now, Raheem Davis. Guess he converted to Islam in a previous stint?
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Why am I not surprised? Ya know Sodamn Insane was onto something with his wood chipper. I can see the virtues of using it with some people...


34 posted on 10/24/2018 7:22:53 AM PDT by joegoeny ("Nuts!")
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