GUILTY FL - Sgt. Sam Howard, 36, & Officer Matthew Baxter, 27, slain, Kissimmee, 18 Aug 2017 *Verdict Supreme Court appeal 2024*

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Neither officer has been identified, but both were men, sources said.

The shooting took place in the area of Cypress and Palmway streets, police said.

http://www.wftv.com/news/local/1-in...-officers-shot-to-death-sources-say/594972690

Live feed and tweets at link

 

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They responded to a call for shots fired and they were shot and killed per live feed

 

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[FONT=&quot]Matt Petrillo‏Verified account @MattPetrillo [video=twitter;898749269921759232]https://twitter.com/MattPetrillo/status/898749269921759232[/video]More


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[FONT=&quot]Two officers in #Kissimmee shot, killed https://www.clickorlando.com/live/news-6-watch-live-now …
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And this:

[FONT=&amp]Jax Sheriff's Office‏Verified account @JSOPIO
[/FONT][FONT=&amp]Two police officers shot: Westside of #Jacksonville. All information will come via Twitter.
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WTH is going on?

 

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We have 2 PA state troopers shot
2 JAX Officers shot
2 Kissimmee Officers shot and killed

All within 3-4 hrs

 

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Local in Osceola County, Kissimmee. Its a mess here. Moments away from presser.
http://www.wftv.com/live-stream

 

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2nd suspect in custody, weapons found and looking for a possible 3rd suspect

 

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[FONT=&quot]Kissimmee Police‏Verified account @kissimmeepolice [video=twitter;898762423200600064]https://twitter.com/kissimmeepolice/status/898762423200600064[/video]More


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[FONT=&quot]MEDIA: We expect to brief in 15 minutes. Please be in the staging area at Osceola Regional Medical Center.
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This is JAX

[FONT=&quot]Jax Sheriff's Office‏Verified account @JSOPIO [video=twitter;898762826738573312]https://twitter.com/JSOPIO/status/898762826738573312[/video]More


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[FONT=&quot]Two police officers shot: If you are inclined to do so, say a prayer for our two #JSO officers that have been shot.
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1 LEO a 10 veteran and both are a husband and father

 

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[FONT=&quot]Kissimmee Police‏Verified account @kissimmeepolice [video=twitter;898766086555942912]https://twitter.com/kissimmeepolice/status/898766086555942912[/video]More


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[FONT=&quot]MEDIA: We expect to brief in 5 minutes. Please be in the staging area at Osceola Regional Medical Center.
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JAX:

[FONT=&quot]Destiny McKeiver‏ @WJXTDestiny [video=twitter;898769046266499072]https://twitter.com/WJXTDestiny/status/898769046266499072[/video]More


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[FONT=&quot]#UPDATE: One #JSO officer is in stable condition. The other officer is in critical condition. @wjxt4
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Sgt Sam Howard 10 yr vet grave critical condition does not look good
Sgt Matthew Baxter killed

[FONT=&quot]Kissimmee Police‏Verified account @kissimmeepolice [video=twitter;898770741692317696]https://twitter.com/kissimmeepolice/status/898770741692317696[/video]More


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[FONT=&quot]Officer Howard and Officer Baxter were shot when they responded to a call. Chief O'Dell: Looks as though it may have been an ambush.
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[FONT=&quot]Karla Ray‏Verified account @KRayWFTV [video=twitter;898770413294977024]https://twitter.com/KRayWFTV/status/898770413294977024[/video]More


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[FONT=&quot]CHIEF: Officers checked out 3 individuals- 4th suspected of being involved. 3 in custody/being questioned. One 'strong' suspect. #WFTV


Karla Ray‏Verified account @KRayWFTV [video=twitter;898770820981444608]https://twitter.com/KRayWFTV/status/898770820981444608[/video]More



CHIEF: Both officers are married with kids. #WFTV


Karla Ray‏Verified account @KRayWFTV [video=twitter;898771333705744385]https://twitter.com/KRayWFTV/status/898771333705744385[/video]More



Officer Matthew Baxter was just sworn into the Kissimmee Police Department on August 5, 2014... 3 years on the force. #WFTV






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[FONT=&quot]Karla Ray‏Verified account @KRayWFTV [video=twitter;898771690150273024]https://twitter.com/KRayWFTV/status/898771690150273024[/video]More


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[FONT=&quot]CHIEF: Not positive but they believe there was only one shooter. #WFTV
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[FONT=&quot]Kissimmee Police‏Verified account @kissimmeepolice [video=twitter;898771912800690177]https://twitter.com/kissimmeepolice/status/898771912800690177[/video]More


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[FONT=&quot]Chief O'Dell: This is a tough time in law enforcement. I would ask that you pray for the men and women of law enforcement.
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Thanks for the updates. I just saw this online. Absolutely devastating attack against le who sacrifice for us every day.

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[GigTu]

The whole time I was reading through the thread, I was afraid for Detective Hess. Now I'm relieved I didn't see his name, but shocked and worried for the LEO who were shot, plus their families. So senseless. Why? Why?

 

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Thread for 2 Jacksonville LEO shot tonight

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...ksonville-18-Aug-2017&p=13573000#post13573000