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Old 19 August 2017, 10:45 PM   #1
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Officer down Kissimmee Fl, 5 others shot in Fl & Pa

Kissimmee Officer Matthew Baxter died last night after being shot as he and his partner were working a drug detail. Baxter's partner Sam Howard is in critical condition.

Two other Jacksonville Officers were also shot last night and are expected to survive.

Two Pennsylvania State Troopers were also shot last night and are expected to survive.

A dark, dark weekend for US law enforcement.

Godspeed Officer Baxter, may your friends and family find peace.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/19...nsylvania.html
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Old 19 August 2017, 10:50 PM   #2
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Terrible night for law enforcement. RIP Ofc. Baxter. A speedy recovery to the others.
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Old 19 August 2017, 10:50 PM   #3
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Mind numbing all the way around... so sad. God Speed RIP
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Old 20 August 2017, 12:42 AM   #4
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Updated information,

Police Officer Matthew Baxter was shot and killed while responding to reports of three suspicious people in the area of Palmway Street and Cypress Street.

He and the patrol sergeant were speaking to the men when a fourth subject opened fire on them, killing Officer Baxter and gravely wounding his sergeant.

The subject who shot him was taken into custody the following morning.

Officer Baxter served with the Kissimmee Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Sgt Howard still in critical condition.
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Old 20 August 2017, 12:47 AM   #5
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Were these attacks coordinated, or just a trend in violence against the police?
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Old 20 August 2017, 01:12 AM   #6
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Were these attacks coordinated, or just a trend in violence against the police?
Haven't heard anything that connects the three incidents. I think it was just a bad night for LE
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Old 20 August 2017, 01:56 AM   #7
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Saw this on the news when I got up this morning.
Tragic, disgusting, unbelievable....

As D M said above, mind numbing.
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Old 20 August 2017, 02:10 AM   #8
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Were these attacks coordinated, or just a trend in violence against the police?
John, no they weren't, three unrelated incidents, each one involving two officers.
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Unbelievable.
Rip.
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Rest in peace Officer Baxter and wishing for a speedy and full recovery for those who were wounded.
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Tim, why does this kinda stuff happen so frequently in the US? I often see your posts here in the open forum stating 'Officer down'.
It's somewhat unheard of where I live.
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Update: (Sorry Sarge)

Sgt. Howard has also died as a results of his injuries. RIP
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Old 20 August 2017, 07:29 AM   #14
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My nephew is with the Sheriffs Dept close to where the officers were killed in Florida; my sister is terrified for her son's safety. The respect given the police has just vanished. It must be taught to all people, beginning with our children, that police officers are there to protect them and their only responsibility toward those officers is to listen and obey their commands during a stop or during questioning. It is never personal; they just enforce the laws the people have given them. Compliance and a good attitude will never get anyone shot. Police just want to go home to their families each night just like you and I.
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Sgt. Howard has also died as a results of his injuries. RIP
Yes I saw it Rich, Godspeed to the fallen.

Sergeant Sam Howard and Police Officer Matthew Baxter were shot and killed while responding to reports of three suspicious people in the area of Palmway Street and Cypress Street at approximately 9:30 pm.

They were speaking to the men when a scuffle ensued and both officers shot. Both were transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center where Officer Baxter was pronounced dead. Sergeant Howard passed away the following afternoon.

The subject who shot him was arrested approximately two hours after the shooting by members of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Two handguns were found in his possession when he was arrested.

Sergeant Howard had served with the Kissimmee Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and one child.
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Old 20 August 2017, 08:04 AM   #16
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Tim, why does this kinda stuff happen so frequently in the US? I often see your posts here in the open forum stating 'Officer down'.
It's somewhat unheard of where I live.
Des,
So many reasons, pretty much of which any postings on the subject will get this thread locked.
God Bless the fallen.
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Officer Baxter served with the Kissimmee Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and three children.


Heartbreaking for all the families. I am especially sorry to have heard that Mrs. Baxter also serves with the KPD.

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Old 21 August 2017, 07:11 AM   #18
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Des,
So many reasons, pretty much of which any postings on the subject will get this thread locked.
God Bless the fallen.
Sure Tim, It's absolutely heartbreaking when one or more attends to their duties and not come home. Bless the fallen in their line of duty. (Respect)
99% of cops here don't carry any form of leathal weapons nor do members of the public.
Get caught here and you're literally 'Gone'! Forever! Period!
Having lived in 5 different countries over 47 years and this is the safest country I've lived in for many reasons......sincerely hope and wish that things improve over there. Keep up the good work and moral Sir.
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Old 22 August 2017, 01:33 PM   #20
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Not good. Prayers for the families and officers.
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