I just heard that 3 cops killed and 5 wounded executing a warrant in Charlotte Mecklingburg. I am pretty sure he is on the job there. Chongo, I hope you are good. Prayers out to you guys. If you need anything just ask.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/29...-carolina/index.html

Prayers for all of them!!

A really bad day.... waiting for a check in.

Plenty of coverage but after reading six different websites,
None mentioned what happened to the two murderers .

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Terrible day. Just got news a little while ago that one of our officers that had been critically injured passed. He had a wife and a 3 year old. The others that were killed were a US Marshal and two state probation officers who are sworn as Marshal task force officers, as I understand it.

Very probably the worst situation we have ever had as far as LEOs being victims. Possibly the worst I’ve known in the state.

Cripes…. I am glad you are good Brother. Take care of yourself, your family, and all your cops.

Good to hear from you, Chongo. Really.

Very sad to hear of this tragedy but I'm not at all ashamed to say I am very glad you are still with us. Prayers go out to the families of those killed or wounded.

I think the LEOs of the US have the toughest job they have had in my lifetime. For what it is worth, I thank you and yours for doing what is currently generally a pretty thankless job.

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Originally posted by chongosuerte:
Terrible day. Just got news a little while ago that one of our officers that had been critically injured passed. He had a wife and a 3 year old.

I'm very sad to hear about the loss of your fellow officer Chongo, but darn glad to hear you are ok.

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...and a surge in firearm sales and gun ownership.

Leave it to CNN to stick this in their news article.

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Originally posted by 229DAK:

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...and a surge in firearm sales and gun ownership.

Leave it to CNN to stick this in their news article.

The offender/subject of the warrant service was a convicted felon in unlawful possession of firearms. Maybe CNN and other enablers should think about the fact that laws mean nothing unless they're enforced and these officers (dismissed as "systematically racist" by their ilk) were stepping up to insure the relevancy of their community's justice system. Their sacrifice damn well ought to be recognized for what it was.

ETA: In California (I'm sooo glad I'm out of that shithole!), being a felon or other prohibited person in unlawful possession of a firearm(s) is considered a "Non-Non" (Non-violent/Non-serious) crime. While this crime used to be treated somewhat seriously, now convictions result in a mere slap on the wrist such as a few months in jail, if the offender shows up for court. "Non-Non" charges in CA usually result in release upon signing a written promise to appear (citation).