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Fla. trooper killed in shooting A stranded motorist fatally shot a Florida Highway Patrol trooper alongside Interstate 95
PoliceOne.com from AP ^ | February 5, 2020

Posted on 02/06/2020 11:11:57 AM PST by lastchance

PALM CITY, Fla. — A stranded motorist fatally shot a Florida Highway Patrol trooper alongside Interstate 95 on Wednesday before he was killed by a passing police officer, the agency said.

Trooper Joseph Bullock, 42, died in a shooting about 10:15 a.m. near Palm City, about a 45-minute drive north of West Palm Beach, said Col. Gene Spaulding, the agency's commander. He said a passing police officer from Riviera Beach fatally shot the suspect, whose name has not been released.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: florida; shooting; statetrooper
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This happened in the town just south of me. Please pray for his family.

There has not been anything released about the dead killer and any motive for the shooting.

1 posted on 02/06/2020 11:11:57 AM PST by lastchance
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To: lastchance

Forgive me if I won’t immediately believe the police narrative on this incident. I’ll wait for corresponding dash cam and body cam evidence before I assign my sympathies.


2 posted on 02/06/2020 11:14:41 AM PST by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism.)
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To: MeganC

Where’s the info on the shooter?


3 posted on 02/06/2020 11:19:24 AM PST by Levy78
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To: lastchance
He said a passing police officer from Riviera Beach fatally shot the suspect, whose name has not been released.

must be from one of the "protected" classes.

4 posted on 02/06/2020 11:23:59 AM PST by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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To: lastchance

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/witness-says-shooter-who-killed-trooper-was-angry-about-towing-car

Witnesses are shedding light on the frightful moments right before a man opened fire and killed a Florida Highway Patrol trooper on Wednesday morning.

Trooper Joseph Bullock was assisting a disabled vehicle in the northbound lanes of I-95 near mile marker 107, just south of Martin Highway.

Authorities said the suspect, who was with the disabled vehicle, opened fire, shooting and killing the 42-year-old trooper.

A tow truck driver who was called to help at the scene told witnesses the suspect was irate at having to pay to tow his car.


5 posted on 02/06/2020 11:27:06 AM PST by HangnJudge (Kipling was right about Humanity)
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“A tow truck driver who was called to help at the scene told witnesses the suspect was irate at having to pay to tow his car.”

Wait until you see that lawyer bill for a capital murder trial.


6 posted on 02/06/2020 11:29:34 AM PST by Meatspace
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To: Celtic Conservative

Line of Duty Death ping.

FReepmail me to be added to the Line of Duty Death ping list.

8 posted on 02/06/2020 11:32:18 AM PST by lightman (The Millenials are asleep in their "wokeness".)
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To: Levy78

You are not permitted to know that.


9 posted on 02/06/2020 11:36:16 AM PST by Obadiah (Kill the deep state or lose the Republic.)
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To: MeganC

Really? Suit yourself.


10 posted on 02/06/2020 11:37:23 AM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: Meatspace

First reports read that the trooper’s killer committed suicide. It was only later that it was confirmed a passing policeman had shot and killed the killer. So money saved.


11 posted on 02/06/2020 11:38:53 AM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: lightman

I did not know of such a ping. Sorry for not letting you know of this.


12 posted on 02/06/2020 11:39:28 AM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: lastchance

Really.

When the FHP first reported the story they said the suspect had killed himself.

Now they say a passing cop from a 30-mile distant jurisdiction shot the suspect.

Whenever the cops are unable to get their stories straight I know better than to try to believe whatever they say next.


13 posted on 02/06/2020 11:39:58 AM PST by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism.)
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To: Levy78

“Where’s the info on the shooter?”

We will find out soon enough and assign blame on his class.


14 posted on 02/06/2020 11:40:20 AM PST by Meatspace
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To: lastchance

Prayers up for my Brother in Blue and his family.


15 posted on 02/06/2020 11:42:54 AM PST by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism is truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: MeganC

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/riviera-beach/only-on-5-off-duty-firefighter-paramedic-describes-trying-to-save-florida-highway-patrol-trooper-following-deadly-shooting

Sounds like there were plenty of witnesses


16 posted on 02/06/2020 11:43:09 AM PST by pnz1 ("These people have gone stone-cold crazy")
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To: lastchance

Very brave people sometimes meet very difficult endings. I am praying for his family and hope God will give them the strength and courage to face these terrible days. Same for the family of the Alabama cop also killed in the last few days.


17 posted on 02/06/2020 11:55:35 AM PST by Midwesterner53
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To: lightman

RIP and prayers up.

Memory Eternal.

CC


18 posted on 02/06/2020 11:59:07 AM PST by Celtic Conservative (My cats are more amusing than 200 channels worth of TV)
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To: MeganC

if it isn’t accidentally deleted


19 posted on 02/06/2020 12:32:07 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: MeganC

Your a little rough around the edges.


20 posted on 02/06/2020 12:32:36 PM PST by Rj Snows (Some years back Sacramento area used to be the capital of tomatoes)
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