LA - Baton Rouge. 3 officers killed/3 wounded, 17 July 2016

[Inthedetails]

Do we have any local on the board?

 

[i.b.nora]

No one else is reporting yet on a fourth death. Not saying it isn't true, but no other source, yet.

Edit to clarify: No one else is reporting a fourth Police Officer is dead.

 

[GeeEm]

A pastor on WAFB just said this isn't a white issue or a black issue or a blue issue. It's a heart issue.

A bit simplistic, but there's a lot of truth in that.

I'm crying 😭😭😭

 

[Inthedetails]

No one else is reporting yet on a fourth death. Not saying it isn't true, but no other source, yet.

I've seen two sources - the one posted above and also KCEN, for what it's worth.

Opps...I take that back....looks like KCEN is still reporting 3....stay tuned.

 

[Inthedetails]

NY Times report on what we know at this point...
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/18/u...at-we-know-and-do-not-know.html?partner=IFTTT

 

[liz b.]

A pastor on WAFB just said this isn't a white issue or a black issue or a blue issue. It's a heart issue.

A bit simplistic, but there's a lot of truth in that.

I disagree. This is about the willful lawlessness of a group. jmo

 

[LaborDayRN]

O/T
The silver/gray Nissan ring a bell with Texas plates????? OMG Did anyone catch the year/make?

Can you share the significance? Was there a vehicle matching this description in the Dallas shooting?

 

[oceanblueeyes]

It is like the whole world is losing it's mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was having a nice day with my family when the breaking news came in.

I don't often cry but I have cried uncontrollably today not only for the innocent police officers and their families but for my entire country. Never ever did think I would see a time of such a violent crisis where our innocent police officers are shot down in cold blood over and over again. I cry because I feel so helpless and don't know how to stop this madness which has filled our streets with blind hatred and pure evil.

Our police officers now don't even have time to grieve losing recent murdered officers before more are cut down by being ambushed all due to senseless evil hatred that is gripping our country.

Our police officers no matter where they are and no matter how much they try to protect all of us are the very ones now who needs more protection than anyone. Who is going to protect them from this evil anarchy that has besieged our nation? God help us all.

Our streets are turning red with blood of so many innocent officers caught in the crossfire of hate.

I thought of PC David Brown today and how his heart must be broken all over again so soon.

My heartfelt appreciation, thoughts, and prayers are with the Baton Rouge officers who were murdered today and their families. I pray for a fully recovery for the other three officers. I also pray for ALL police officers across our nation. I have never been worried more than I am now about their safety. I don't see how they can even keep their mental wits about them as they go about day after day protecting all of us knowing each one of them at anytime can become targets in order to satisfy the hatred in the hearts of those who wish to take their lives.

Our country is crashing and going down in flames. We must find a way to end this violent lawless madness we are experiencing. There have been so many cops being shot recently that have ended in multiple murders or the officers have sustained such grave injuries where they will need medical lifelong treatment, that I can even keep up with all the cases anymore. There are just too many of them for me to keep up with each one. My heart weeps for all of them.

 

[Inthedetails]

saw a tweet UNCONFIRMED that shooter(s) are from outside the area. I'll look for confirmation.....

 

[GeeEm]

Can you share the significance? Was there a vehicle matching this description in the Dallas shooting?

Missy Bevers case

 

[human]

What group?

 

[bluesneakers]

What group?

Too many to list.

eta: Humans. The pastor was talking about humans, their hearts, what we've become since the beginning of time.

 

[CHEL]

Do we have any local on the board?

I'm a local. I live in Baton Rouge.


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[CHEL]

saw a tweet UNCONFIRMED that shooter(s) are from outside the area. I'll look for confirmation.....

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[LaborDayRN]

I was having a nice day with my family when the breaking news came in.

I don't often cry but I have cried uncontrollably today not only for the innocent police officers and their families but for my entire country. Never ever did think I would see a time of such a violent crisis where our innocent police officers are shot down in cold blood over and over again. I cry because I feel so helpless and don't know how to stop this madness which has filled our streets with blind hatred and pure evil.

Our police officers now don't even have time to grieve losing recent murdered officers before more are cut down by being ambushed all due to senseless evil hatred that is gripping our country.

Our police officers no matter where they are and no matter how much they try to protect all of us are the very ones now who needs more protection than anyone. Who is going to protect them from this evil anarchy that has besieged our nation? God help us all.


Our streets are turning red with blood of so many innocent officers caught in the crossfire of hate.

I thought of PC David Brown today and how his heart must be broken all over again so soon.

My heartfelt appreciation, thoughts, and prayers are with the Baton Rouge officers who were murdered today and their families. I pray for a fully recovery for the other three officers. I also pray for ALL police officers across our nation. I have never been worried more than I am now about their safety. I don't see how they can even keep their mental wits about them as they go about day after day protecting all of us knowing each one of them at anytime can become targets in order to satisfy the hatred in the hearts of those who wish to take their lives. Our country is crashing and going down in flames. We must find a way to end this violent lawless madness we are experiencing. There have been so many cops being shot recently that have ended in multiple murders or the officers have sustained such grave injuries where they will need medical lifelong treatment, that I can even keep up with all the cases anymore. There are just too many of them for me to keep up with each one. My heart weeps for all of them.

:hug: You've again put into words what I've been feeling. These are very dark times for our country. Oceanblueeyes, please know you don't weep alone.

 

[LaborDayRN]

Missy Bevers case

Thank you GeeEm!

 

[Inthedetails]

I'm a local. I live in Baton Rouge.


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I'm curious what the Airline Highway is like - a main artery? Looks like a big highway? What is along the highway....residential, strip malls, etc? I'm curious about what this location is like.

 

[Everyday Grace]

Six total police officers, members of the Baton Rouge Police Department and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, were hit by gunfire that erupted around 9 a.m. near Airline and Old Hammond highways. Five of those officers were taken to Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, said hospital spokeswoman Lauren Davidson.

Three of those five officers have died. One is in critical condition and one is in fair condition, Davidson said. The sixth officer is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Baton Rouge General Hospital, said hospital spokeswoman Rebekah Maricelli.

http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/07/baton_rouge_police_shooting.html

 

[Inthedetails]

saw a tweet UNCONFIRMED that shooter(s) are from outside the area. I'll look for confirmation.....

I'm not finding any confirmation yet...though I'll continue to look. I don't know how anyone would know YET.

Gotta get offline now, but will be following on other media.

THANK YOU ALL for being here and following cases. It's helpful to be in a group.

 

[GeeEm]

Thank you GeeEm!

You are very welcome anytime LaborDayRN

#PrayforBatonRouge 🎗