The body found near our house this morning was ruled a homicide, and the victim was a police officer. Apparently the body was found behind a pickup truck that was on the side of the road which would explain why no one discovered the body until 7:15, that's just when the sun is up enough here to see everything. My kids were standing out at the bus stop at that time. Nothing further is known, but now I know why every unit in a massive radius was here - even a busload of police recruits showed up to help canvass the area. They say it was a fatal gunshot. I heard nothing here, although the dogs across the street were barking incessantly for a good hour last night.
Say a prayer for his family, 25 year old officer Victor Decker had a wife and a little baby girl. He also received a Medal of Valor last year after only 4 years on the force for stopping an armed robbery he came across alone while on bike patrol - sounds like he was exactly the kind of police officer we all hope to have in our local departments.
What sad, tragic news. My heart goes out to Officer Decker's family. Let's hope the circumstances of this horrible happening are discovered soon and the person or persons responsible are punished to the full extent of the law. So sad. Take care of yourself and the boys.
ReplyDeleteOh how devistating. How scary. How aweful. I will be sure to say a prayer.
ReplyDeleteOh, how awful. My thoughts and heart go out to his family.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope there is a quick end to this. It must be unnerving for something like that to happen so close to home.
Hugs.
Judy
Oh, so sad. He was so young. And the thought of him lying there.........
ReplyDeleteHis poor family.
Oh that is so sad. My thoughts and heat goes out to his family. I hope they find whoever did it and quickly so the family can heal.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, Erin, if you know or find contact information for the family or the department (anyone else besides the man on this film) for which I can reference the man's name and hopefully get it to his family, please let me know. I'd like to send them a "thin blue line" keychain. I know it's silly, but it's something.
ReplyDeleteWow, I just got home and saw these two posts and I am so sorry. That is devastating. My heart and prayers go out to the Decker family.
ReplyDeleteBe safe Erin. Skip the bear spray. Love you's.
such sad news. hope you are feeling safe. what a tragedy.
ReplyDeleteThis breaks my heart....I hope they find the person who has done this. In Arizona, an officer was recently buried for his service in Phoenix. It is extremely sad when all of this happens. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
ReplyDeleteThis is so tragic! He was so young. I hope the person or persons responsible is found and apprehended. Prayers and thoughts go out to his family. What an incredible loss.
ReplyDeleteSuch very sad news.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a tragedy. I hope they are able to find the killer and he is successfully prosecuted. Please be careful and safe, all of you. I am keeping his family in my heart.
ReplyDeleteHorrifying. His little family will definitely be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteRibbit, a lovely sentiment for sure and would be appreciated, although I think they are concerned this might be a vendetta against him from some criminal so they haven't even had his wife on tv or any contact info for the family.
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