police response

Local police officer encountered shooter before he fired towards Trump, AP sources say

I never would have imagined that a local police officer would encounter a shooter before they fired towards the former President of the United States. The sheer magnitude of this incident is staggering. It is disheartening to think that there were missed opportunities to prevent the attack during the shooting. The fact that the rooftop where the shooter was positioned was not secured is beyond comprehension. How can such a glaring security oversight occur during an event with an ex-president in attendance?

The image of the officer climbing to the roof and coming face to face with the shooter, who had his rifle pointed at the officer, is chilling.… Continue reading

Uvalde school massacre could have been stopped sooner, DOJ report finds

Uvalde school massacre could have been stopped sooner, DOJ report finds. When I first read this headline, I felt a mix of anger and sadness. As the details unfolded, it became clearer that the tragedy could have been prevented if the officers at the scene had taken immediate action. It is deeply troubling to think that these children and teachers lost their lives due to the inaction of those who were supposed to protect them.

According to witnesses, the officers stood idle, waiting for instructions from their superiors while gunshots and the screams of innocent children echoed just feet away. It’s hard to comprehend the level of cowardice displayed that day.… Continue reading