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CaliforniaChief · 10-05-2016, 04:44 PM

This happened in my community today:

Los Angeles County Sheriff Sergeant Steve Owen, a 29 year veteran of the LASD, was killed in the line of duty today in Lancaster. The suspect, a parolee, is in custody.

This is such a sad day here in the Antelope Valley. Pray for our cops.

Sergeant Owen is in the back row of this picture, 2nd from left.

DJ's left nut · 10-06-2016, 10:34 AM

A St. Louis County police officer was shot and killed this morning as well.

http://fox2now.com/2016/10/06/office...tion-underway/

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The officer and his partner were assigned to the Affton Southwest Precinct, and responded to a call for a disturbance in the 10700 block of Arno Drive. That address is located in Green Park.

St. Louis County Chief Belmar believes that the Officer Schneider encountered the 18-year-old suspect in the driver's seat of a vehicle. Schneider asked to see his hands. The suspect immediately opened fire, striking the officer. His partner returned fire and wounded the suspect. The police officer was also critically wounded in the shoot-out. He died from his injuries

Almost to a man, officers will tell you that approaching a car is the scariest thing they do.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 10-06-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

A St. Louis County police officer was shot and killed this morning as well.

http://fox2now.com/2016/10/06/office...tion-underway/

Almost to a man, officers will tell you that approaching a car is the scariest thing they do.

****. This kid patrolled our subdivision regularly.

My wife is the head of the HOA and knew him pretty well, as he responded to a lot of calls from our residents.

RIP, Blake.

crazycoffey · 10-06-2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

****. This kid patrolled our subdivision regularly.

My wife is the head of the HOA and knew him pretty well, as he responded to a lot of calls from our residents.

RIP, Blake.

He was an excellent young officer, the little I know of him and from what his friends say. One of our officers went through the academy with him

CaliforniaChief · 10-06-2016, 12:46 PM

I'm very sorry to see this happening so often. Blessings to your community.

CaliforniaChief · 10-06-2016, 01:07 PM

Just a couple more things about Sgt. Owen and I'll stop...and of course keep Officer Snyder's family in my prayers as well.

Last night, my kids and I were on our way home from church and while crossing the freeway overpass, saw 2 fire engines parked with the lights on and spotlights shining up into the air. There were about 70-80 civilians standing on the bridge with flags. Turned out they were moving Sgt. Owen's body from the hospital to LA for the investigation. So we parked the car and waited about 45 minutes for the procession.

No joke, there were at least 150 black and whites that drove single-file down the 14 Freeway escorting the body and the officer's family and fire engines/other emergency vehicles and civilians packing out every single bridge between Lancaster and the LA Basin. We'll never forget it.

And then this bit from the Los Angeles ABC Affiliate:

tx4chiefs · 10-06-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fan4ever

How would you like a job where everyday someone might kill you. Brave people.

You are right the job sucks these days. 28+ years putting one on. hopefully only 2 years left!

Msmith · 10-06-2016, 02:06 PM

That is why every year the call comes to me for supporting the police in raising fund, I never turn it down.

10-05-2016, 04:44 PM
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10535899	Another Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty This happened in my community today: Los Angeles County Sheriff Sergeant Steve Owen, a 29 year veteran of the LASD, was killed in the line of duty today in Lancaster. The suspect, a parolee, is in custody. This is such a sad day here in the Antelope Valley. Pray for our cops. Sergeant Owen is in the back row of this picture, 2nd from left.
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10-06-2016, 12:46 PM	#19
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10535899	I'm very sorry to see this happening so often. Blessings to your community.
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10-06-2016, 01:07 PM	#20
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $10535899	Just a couple more things about Sgt. Owen and I'll stop...and of course keep Officer Snyder's family in my prayers as well. Last night, my kids and I were on our way home from church and while crossing the freeway overpass, saw 2 fire engines parked with the lights on and spotlights shining up into the air. There were about 70-80 civilians standing on the bridge with flags. Turned out they were moving Sgt. Owen's body from the hospital to LA for the investigation. So we parked the car and waited about 45 minutes for the procession. No joke, there were at least 150 black and whites that drove single-file down the 14 Freeway escorting the body and the officer's family and fire engines/other emergency vehicles and civilians packing out every single bridge between Lancaster and the LA Basin. We'll never forget it. And then this bit from the Los Angeles ABC Affiliate:
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10-06-2016, 02:06 PM	#22
Msmith Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $8198035	That is why every year the call comes to me for supporting the police in raising fund, I never turn it down.
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