Austin Police Officer killed in line of duty

[Patroldog]

It is a sad say today as a brother was lost. Last night an officer from my neighboring agency was shot and killed while pefroming his job.

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/blotter/entries/2012/04/06/austin_officer_killed.html

My thought and prayers go out to the family of Officer Jaime Padron and the officers that served with him.

[JHC]

Sad sad story. Fair winds and following seas. RIP

[SeriousStudent]

Prayers sent for the fallen officer, his famly and friends.

One small bit of helpful news. They did apprehend his (alleged) murderer. And murder of a police officer does not sit well with juries in Texas.

[NickA]

Was just logging in to post this. Thoughts and prayers to Officer Padron's family and brother officers.
Must be something in the air down here this week, APD also had this OIS this week, and it sounds like the aftermath was close to getting ugly:
http://www.statesman.com/news/local/man-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-in-east-2286345.html
SAPD had a couple of OIS this week too. Stay safe guys.


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[JM Campbell]

Sad tragic day, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family left behind.

Is there any news of a memorial fund ? I would like to help out the family if I could.

[JHC]

Some gutsy Walmart employees to subdue the shooter too.

It didn't sound like the suspect had a long criminal record. The Xanax connection stuck out. I assume the pharmacy there may stock it.

[Patroldog]

Thank you for asking about the memorial fund here is a link I'm sure his family will appreciate it. Here is a link to where you can find about making a donation.

http://www.austinpolice.com/

[JM Campbell]

Thanks for the link, donated as well.

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[Dr. No]

Blessed are the peacemakers. We are diminished.

[fixer]

terrible news

[Robert Mitchum]

Truly sucks when a policeman gets killed in the line of duty.


"Killed in the Line of Duty"
By: Lt. Dan Marcou
They always knew they could be
They never thought they would be
God knows none ever should be
Killed in the line of duty

Some made their final stand
Their profession’s last demand
They fell with gun in hand
Killed in the line duty

A routine to many a cop
Some made one final stop
Someone’s Mom or Pop
Killed in the line of duty

Others answered one last call
To a robbery, theft, or brawl
They arrived only to fall
Killed in the line of duty

Some were dressed in brown, some blue
Some in gray, and plain clothes too
Some were dressed like me and you
Killed in the line of duty

May their souls be forever blessed
For they who are now at rest
Died doing what they loved best
Killed in the line of duty

Forgotten they never could be
Forgotten they never should be
Who likely thought they’d never be
Killed in the line of duty

God bless all those who fell
They are missed and loved so well
Let us pray and toll the bell
Those killed in the line of duty

Amen