We had two Officers shot and killed last night

[Cris1102]

How awful ... prayers sent. :(

[Logfiler]

Too sad. Thoughts and prayers sent.

[Mike Romeo]

There's a double post going on about this, but here is some good local news video coverage for anyone interested.

http://www.wsoctv.com/news/11496622/detail.html

This is a testiment to just how fast things can go south in this profession. :mad:

May God be with them and their familes.

[james13f]

I know that each of you, whether you had the honor of knowing either of these two fine men, is feeling an enormous grief that is beyond any description. And for those of us that knew them, that pain is magnified. I believe it is important that the citizen civilians know who they were. To let them see that they were a father, a son, a brother, a husband and a friend. To let them see the gallant men inside the uniform.

My friends,

I want to take a few moments of your time, if you’ll allow, and describe for you my impression of my friend, Jeff Shelton. I met Jeff when he was assigned to David – 1 District as a uniformed patrol officer, fresh out of the academy. Jeff had an easy going manner and striking humor that hit you if you weren’t prepared. It was rare that I did not see him smile and tell a joke when dealing with the oftentimes irony of our profession. Even then, at this early time in his career, Jeff was an energetic performer. Jeff was a Marine before joining the CMPD, and as those of you who are former military can relate, he personified intensity. The mascot of the Marine Corps is the Bulldog and this image fit Jeff perfectly. He was incredibly loyal to his friends, guarding them and their safety with a ferocity rarely encountered in civilian life but common among police. Jeff lived the phrase, "If you go, we go." He used to say that if we went on a call together, we would both walk away or we would both go down. I am shocked and devastated at the loss of my friend. The only thing that is not surprising is that he lost his life with his partner. I knew long before this tragic event, that no matter what, Jeff would not leave a fellow officer.

I remember the calls I responded to with him and I knew that this man would stand beside me, shoulder to shoulder, even if we were facing an entire army. This same Bulldog fierceness showed itself in his performance at police work. If you were a bad guy, and Jeff clamped onto you, he was attached until you quit. And if you ran, usually not far, you would just go to jail tired. He was a compassionate soul, though not in the huggy-touchy-feely sort of way. Jeff’s compassion was seen in his determination that if someone was victimized by crime, Jeff made it a PERSONAL mission to catch the perpetrator. I have personally witnessed Jeff stake out a business for hours to catch a store breaker, to remember a certain vehicle description from weeks ago and to still be looking for it, to remember a physical description of a suspect and continuously search for him and the list goes on and on. My personal opinion on Jeff’s conduct as an officer can be surmised in this: If I was in trouble and I called 911, Jeff was exactly the kind of officer I wanted to respond.

Jeff’s wife is named Jennifer. I met her a few times, though I doubt she would remember me. I got to know Jennifer through Jeff’s conversations with me during the long hours of third shift. He used to remark how different they were in personality and how she seemed to complement him perfectly. Even when they disagreed, Jeff would acknowledge his remarkable stubborn streak and continue to seek a resolution. He used to talk about finding a new activity so that they could spend more time together. His love and affection for her was apparent in his eyes and smile as he described to me the latest thing they’d done together.

My deep resounding grief at the loss of my friend is equally matched by the fear that the public will not know, or remember, what a remarkable man he was. Will they recognize the damage done to the community at the loss of this guardian? Will they appreciate the sacrifice of this warrior who went to work each night with the purpose of finding those that do evil and bring them to justice? I am secure in the knowledge that my fellow officers and I will not forget. If you want to hear about an honorable man, who did good things with a strong sense of purpose and deep residing commitment, ask me, and I will tell you of my friend.

[christrue]

terrible.... prayers sent....

:mad: :eek:

If person(s) are guilty, they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the Law

[scott715us]

Condolences to these fine officers and their families. I hope these sh**bags are shot and dragged through the streets.

[Movementarian]

My deepest sympathies to the families and comrades of these fallen Officers. May Officers Shelton and Clarke rest in peace.

[Doc1972usa]

Thoughts and prayers sent from Texas we just lost one not too long ago in Dallas. RIP Brothers

[james13f]

I'm way to drained to post much... two funerals in two days is too much.

The services were beautiful and sad...

The procession today was 18 miles long and 597 vehicles. There were thousands of people on the side of the street with signs and banners....

It's so easy to start to think everyone hates you at this job, but it's not true.

Ya'll be safe out there please.

[kazz]

Tiz a sad time for many, a time to reflect on their lives, our own lives.

RIP Officers Shelton and Clarke.

Prayers go out to both families.

We all pray that justice is swift.

[Absolut]

I was at the funeral on Thursday for Officer Clark and it was extremely emotional. The amount of Officers from around the country that came to show their support was amazing. Even more so was the number of people that lined the streets for the processional holding American flags and signs.

[CheesyHat]

Rest in peace. Fry that scumbag!

[serenityBlue]

My thoughts go out to those that loved and knew both officers.
Rest in peace