Posted on 09/20/2003 2:56:49 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin
Police Say Teens' Deaths Near Kentucky School a Murder-Suicide
By Ellen R. Stapleton Associated Press Writer Published: Sep 20, 2003
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A 16-year-old girl fatally shot a fellow teenager and then herself as the two sat in a car parked at a shopping center across from their school, police said. Tiffany A. Prince, 17, was shot once and Kamesha R. Polk died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, Hopkinsville police said in a statement Friday, citing autopsy results. A member of Polk's family told The Associated Press on Friday she didn't know what had happened. Photographs of Polk, whose hobby was modeling, lay on the family kitchen table, near a vase of pink roses.
The teens' bodies were discovered shortly before noon Wednesday in Prince's car in a parking lot across from Christian County High School. A .22-caliber revolver used in the shootings was found in the car, police said. Police released no information about a possible motive. Polk's family was working with law enforcement officials to try to find out more about the shootings, according to a statement released Friday night by an uncle, Robert Reeves. "The family of Kamesha Polk would like to send our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Tiffany Prince," the statement said. Prince was found in the driver's seat. Polk was in the front passenger seat. Their bodies were discovered by Prince's father, Robert Prince, who ran to a store to tell someone to call for help, police said. The girls were pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Police: LA Dodgers Fan Shot by San Francisco Giants Fan After Game
The Associated Press Published: Sep 20, 2003
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles Dodgers fan was shot by a San Francisco Giants fan following a dispute in the parking lot following Friday night's game, police said. "Apparently we have multiple suspects who are Giants fans who got into an argument with a Dodger fan," police spokeswoman Adriana Sanchez said. "One of the suspects shot the Dodger fan and then fled the location." The victim, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital, and Sanchez said his condition was not immediately available. He was shot about 10 p.m. as people were leaving the game, which the Giants won 6-4. Police detectives searched the sprawling Dodger Stadium parking lot in the hills north of downtown late into the evening.
Doctor Shot, Hospital Evacuated as Authorities Search for Gunman
By Alexandria Sage Associated Press Writer Published: Sep 20, 2003
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. (AP) - A gunman wounded a doctor at a Los Angeles-area hospital Friday, triggering an evacuation of patients and medical staff as authorities searched for the shooter. Authorities looked for a man in his 70s who was seen on a surveillance camera pushing a walker or wheelchair in a hospital hallway when the shooting occurred at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, officials said. The shooting apparently took place in the urology department, said hospital spokeswoman Socorro Serrano.
Law enforcement officers were still searching the sprawling complex for the gunman more than four hours later, going room by room. "It's a big place and we're trying to find him," said sheriff's Deputy Johnny Jones. He said authorities didn't have a motive for the shooting. Authorities released a still photo of the suspect, showing a man with dark hair and a mustache. The photo was taken around the same time as the midafternoon shooting. The victim, who authorities said was shot three times, underwent surgery at the hospital. Los Angeles County fire Capt. Tony Duran said the man, whose name was not released, was in stable condition Friday night.
Part of the hospital was evacuated, said Capt. Mark Savage of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and firefighters were helping provide medical care to some evacuated patients outside the complex. About 15 people were taken to other hospitals, Savage said. The intensive care unit and other sections of the hospital remained in operation, Savage said. "Many were sheltered in place (in the hospital) and continue to receive care," he said. Rudy Lopez, 68, was in the emergency room when he heard commands over a loud speaker. "I heard 'code red, code red.' They said it about five or six time," he said. Firefighters were initially called to the 740,000-square-foot medical complex to put out a small fire, but it was extinguished by the time they arrived, county fire Inspector Roland Sprewell said. Firefighters then realized a shot had been fired and alerted law enforcement. The hospital employs 230 physicians and nearly 2,300 support staff. Of its 269 beds, 190 were in use on Friday. Baldwin Park is about 15 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles Dodgers fan was shot by a San Francisco Giants fan following a dispute in the parking lot following Friday night's game, police said. "Apparently we have multiple suspects who are Giants fans who got into an argument with a Dodger fan," police spokeswoman Adriana Sanchez said. "One of the suspects shot the Dodger fan and then fled the location." The victim, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital, and Sanchez said his condition was not immediately available. He was shot about 10 p.m. as people were leaving the game, which the Giants won 6-4. Police detectives searched the sprawling Dodger Stadium parking lot in the hills north of downtown late into the evening.
Some of the above may be why the world at large hates us. We're willing to bring order to other parts of the world, but can't seem to establish order at home. And no, gun-control is NOT the answer. Beginning to take harsh measures to punish people for wrong-doing IS the answer.
I agree that the "revolving-door" prison system is not working. People with long rap sheets (who commit most of the crimes) should be locked up forever. As a society, we need to accept the fact that a certain percentage of us are not fit for society. I'm not saying we should kill or torture them. Just lock them up, treat them decent (but firmly) and have them perform industrial work inside that covers the cost of their incarceration.
Of course, this probably wouldn't have prevented the crime of the 16-year-old girl in Kentucky. But it would prevent a lot of other crimes that we read about day after day.
Correct. Wouldn't have stopped the suicide. We are going to have to do something about some of the other crimes occurring. It takes political will to bring order.
Sorry to hear that. Justice simply must be served. If justice is not served, then society loses faith in its government. That is a historical fact...not my opinion.
Sorry to hear that. Justice simply must be served. If justice is not served, then society loses faith in its government. That is a historical fact...not my opinion.
Sorry to hear that. Justice simply must be served. If justice is not served, then society loses faith in its government. That is a historical fact...not my opinion.
Sorry to hear that. Justice simply must be served. If justice is not served, then society loses faith in its government. That is a historical fact...not my opinion.
Sorry to hear that. Justice simply must be served. If justice is not served, then society loses faith in its government. That is a historical fact...not my opinion.
Don't confuse the media's attention with the rate at which something is occurring.
The murder rate has been steadily declining for years and is actually down dramatically in the U.S. and in most large cities.
I suspect that this attention by the media is related more to some legislative agenda.
For instance, the assault weapon ban is about to sunset.
For instance, the assault weapon ban is about to sunset.
I believe you have a point. It is hard to keep all in perspective without daily doses of Free Republic. Thanks for the analysis.
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